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
- 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