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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Pula among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, while a flight costs an average of £391.
Distance: 495 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£64 Average Price Cheapest | £391 Average Price | £117 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Pula, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Pula:
A coach is £328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Pula costing on average £391.
Other travel options to Pula take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 10m.
Tickets start at around £64 compared to roughly £117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £54. The journey takes 9h 40m versus 6h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Pula from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Pula is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Pula are Rovinj, Mali Lošinj, Rijeka, Unije and Opatija. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Pula on Omio.
Rovinj is an Adriatic town on the Istrian coast, known for its pastel old town and fishing heritage. Its narrow stone lanes climb to the Church of St Euphemia, while the harbour and nearby coves give the place a relaxed feel.
Mali Lošinj is the main town on Lošinj island, known for its harbour, mild climate and health tourism heritage. It blends a relaxed Adriatic feel with colourful seafront buildings, pine-covered slopes and easy access to nearby coves.
Rijeka is Croatia’s main port, where an industrial seafront meets Austro-Hungarian architecture and a strong cultural life. It is best known for Trsat Castle and its large annual carnival, with a distinctly urban feel on the Adriatic.
Opatija is a polished Adriatic resort on Kvarner Bay, known for Habsburg-era villas, gardens and the Lungomare promenade. Its grand hotels, café culture and seafront setting give it a refined character distinct from many Croatian coastal towns.
Travel to Pula easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Pula.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Pula:
A coach is £328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Pula costing on average £391.
Other travel options to Pula take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 10m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Pula as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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