THE SHORT VERSION
Venice to Pula at a glance.
- From
- Venice Venezia
- To
- Pula Grad Pula
- Road distance
- About 284 km
- Straight line
- 134 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Pula to Venice →
- Border
- Italy → Croatia. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Venice
Venice is car-free, so buses stop at the edge of the city. Piazzale Roma is the terminus on the island side; many long-distance coaches use Mestre or Tronchetto on the mainland.
- Piazzale Roma
The bus terminus at the entrance to Venice. Connect to vaporetti (water buses) or walk. - Venezia Mestre
On the mainland. Many long-distance coaches stop here, near the railway station.
Arriving in Pula
Ask the seller where the service ends in Pula. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Pula, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Pula
More buses from Venice
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Venice from Pula by road?+
About 284 km by road (134 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Venice to Pula take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Venice?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Venice include Piazzale Roma, Venezia Mestre, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Pula to Venice?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Pula to Venice guide.
Where does the bus from Venice arrive in Pula?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Venice to Pula?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Venice to Pula bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Pula by bus?+
Direct buses from Pula include Split, Vienna, Munich, Dubrovnik, Zurich and more. See all connections on our Pula bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Venice to Pula?+
Italy and Croatia are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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