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Croatia

Getting to Istria

Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.

By Air

Pula (PUY)

20 minutes drive to Istria

Airlines serving this airport:

RyanaireasyJetEurowings (seasonal)

Trieste (Italy) (TRS)

80 minutes drive to Istria

Airlines serving this airport:

Ryanair

By Train

Limited

Station

Pula (limited service)

From the Capital

6h train from Zagreb to Pula; flying or driving is better

Car Rental

Recommended:Yes
Driving side:right

Essential for exploring hilltop villages and scattered konobas (taverns) with wine

Local Transport

Rideshare

Limited

Public Transit

Some buses between Pula, Rovinj, and Poreč; very limited rural routes

Bike Rental

Available

Driving Tips

  • 1

    Excellent roads through beautiful Istrian countryside

  • 2

    Hilltop villages like Motovun and Grožnjan are worth the winding climb

  • 3

    Cross-border trips to Italian and Slovenian wine regions are easy

Region Location

Istria, Croatia

Interactive map coming soon