Ferry from Venice to Pula
Tickets, Prices & Schedules
Discounts
Take advantage of the available discounts and travel by ferry from Venice to Pula with lower-cost ferry tickets. On the Venice - Pula ferries, children up to 2 years old travel for free. Those up to 11 years old are entitled to a 50% discount.
On-board services and amenities
Ferries that travel from Venice to Pula are high-speed catamarans that only carry passengers. The common areas are fully air-conditioned, and there are luggage storage spaces and snack bars on board.
Cabins and accommodation
Ferries operating the Venice - Pula route do not have cabins, but a standard seat is included in your ticket.
Luggage
On Kompas (Adriatic Lines) ferries, you can carry one piece of hand luggage of not more than 56x45x25 cm in size and 10 kg in weight, and one check-in luggage of no set size or weight.
Traveling with pets
At the moment you can't add pets to your online Ferryhopper booking for trips from Venice to Pula. If you're planning to travel with a pet, we recommend contacting Kompas (Adriatic Lines).
Useful tips for your ferry trip to Pula from Venice
Here are some travel tips for your trip from Venice to Pula:
- The port of Venice can get crowded during the summer so we recommend that you arrive at the port at least 1 hr in advance.
- If you are traveling from Italy to Croatia, you must carry a valid passport or an identity card.
- Pula is a great starting point for exploring other places in Croatia, as well as the beautiful Brijuni Islands.
- Discover more ferry routes to Croatia from Italy, such as the Venice - Poreč ferry connection or the Venice - Rovinj ferry route!
Where to take the ferry from Venice to Pula
Ferries to Croatia depart from the San Basilio Passenger Terminal located in the Zattere area of the port of Venice.
It’s just a 15-minute walking distance from the city center. Alternatively, you can easily reach it using public transportation from Santa Lucia Railway Station, Tronchetto Island, and Piazzale Roma.
The terminal is very large, with a waiting room, restrooms, as well as food and beverage vending machines.
Where does the ferry arrive in Pula?
Ferries from Venice dock at the main pier in the port of Pula, one of the most important ports of the Istria region. There are restaurants, bars, shops, and other services for travelers nearby.
The port is about 2 km from the city center and can be easily reached using public transport. The bus station is just 600 m from the ferry departure point, and the airport is about 9 km away.
How long is the ferry ride from Venice to Pula?
The ferry ride from Venice to Pula takes between 3 hr 30 min and 4 hours.
Venice - Pula ferry companies
FAQs
No, ferries operating the Venice - Pula connection do not carry motor vehicles, only passengers. You are, however, allowed to bring your bicycle on board for an extra charge.
If you decide to arrive in Venice by car, you must take into account that there are no roads in the city. You will therefore have to leave your vehicle in one of the paid parking lots in Piazzale Roma.
The connection from Venice to Pula is operated by high-speed ferries carrying passengers only. The fastest crossing to Pula by ferry lasts 3.5 hr.
The distance from the port of Venice to the port of Pula is 76 nautical miles (approximately 141 km).
When booking your Venice to Pula trip on Ferryhopper, you can easily check in online, get your tickets on your phone, and board the ferry directly with your e-ticket without collecting any paper tickets at the port.
Find detailed answers to all your questions about ferry ticket changes, cancellations and refunds.
Remember that you can also use Ferryhopper's online booking modification service, available with certain ferry companies.