If you are interested in getting to the Brijuni islands from outside of the country, the nearest airport is Pula Airport. This airport has good connections from the UK and elsewhere in Europe. See our Getting to Istria page for full details.
From Pula Airport, transfer to the main bus station in Pula, and then use a local bus to reach Fazana, which is 8km north of Pula. You can look up the timetables of buses that run from Pula to Fazana on the Brioni website.
Getting to the Brijuni Islands – Boats from Fazana
The reason for going to Fazana is that there is only one way to reach Brijuni National Park from the mainland by public transport. This is by a regular boat service from here to the island of Veliki Brijun, which has a journey time of just 15 minutes. It’s a lovely boat journey as well, with spectacular views as you depart Fazana and when the boat docks at Veliki Brijun.
Boats travel daily in both directions throughout the year, although there is a much higher frequency during the summer months.
You can view a schedule of boat services on the Brijuni National Park website. Make sure you’re aware of the last departure time from Veliki Brijun so you can get back to the mainland!
You can purchase tickets for the boat (which also act as an “entry ticket” to Veliki Brijun) online on the Brijuni National Park website or at the office by the port in Fazana. Tickets cost €35 for adults or €14 for children aged 7 to 18. Children under 7 go free, although do still need a ticket. (2024 prices)
There is also the possibility to buy a ticket that then includes a guided tour on the tourist train. This costs €40 for adults and €16 for children aged 7 to 18; children under 7 go free. (2024 prices)
Tours of Mali Brijun
As of 2024, tours to Mali Brijuni directly from Fazana are also possible. The tour gives you just over 4 hours on the island and includes a visit to the Austrian-Hungarian Fort Minor and a 2.5-kilometre walk around the island exploring its nature. Tickets for the tour can also be purchased on the Brijuni National Park website.
Organised Tours to the Brijuni Islands
Take a look at some of the tours from towns in Istria (Porec, Rovinj, Pula) below, or click through for more tour options:
Getting to the other Brijuni islands
Unless you are lucky enough to have your own boat you are restricted to using one of the organised excursion boats (from Veliki Brijun island) if you wish to visit some of the other islands that make up the Brijuni chain. A visit to Mali Brijun is the most popular.
See the information regarding Mali Brijun above, or enquire about these excursions via the Brijuni National Park website.