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:
Trieste (Italy) (TRS)
80 minutes drive to Istria
Airlines serving this airport:
By Train
LimitedStation
Pula (limited service)
From the Capital
6h train from Zagreb to Pula; flying or driving is better
Car Rental
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
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Excellent roads through beautiful Istrian countryside
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Hilltop villages like Motovun and Grožnjan are worth the winding climb
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Cross-border trips to Italian and Slovenian wine regions are easy
Region Location
Tours & Experiences in Istria
Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide
Istria Wine Tasting Tours
Guided tastings at top wineries in Istria with an expert sommelier.
Istria Food & Wine Experiences
Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Istria.
Istria Winery Day Trips
Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Istria.
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