How to travel from Salzburg to Split, Croatia

The distance between Salzburg and Split is around 742km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Salzburg to Split by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Split (SPU).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,145($285)
Operated byEurowings+ 7 others

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Train

Take the train to Villach Hbf then Zagreb Glavni Kol. and then to Split.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 600($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Split bus station.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 340($45)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Split.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance742km (461 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Split

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Split by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 340 ($45) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 2,145 ($285).

The distance between Salzburg and Split is around 742km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 545km (338 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Salzburg and Split by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Split is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx HRK 2,145 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Split, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 340 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Split. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villach Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, ÖBB Intercity, Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Slovenian Railways (SŽ) run train services between Salzburg and Split. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Split. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salzburg and Split with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 13h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Salzburg and Split. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salzburg and Split. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and arrive at Split (SPU) - via Dusseldorf (DUS). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Salzburg to Split. There is however a flight that goes via Dusseldorf (DUS). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Salzburg to Split typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and and arrive into Split (SPU).

The closest major airport to Split is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Split. Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) and Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Split. The distance is around 742km (461 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Split is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around HRK 2,145 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Split

Transport options from Salzburg to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 45m
HRK 2,145($285)
hourly1,739km (1,081 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
HRK 1,065($140)
every 4 hours839km (521 miles)
Train to Flughafen Wien, Fly5hrs
HRK 895($120)
hourly861km (535 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 55m
HRK 600($80)
once daily844km (524 miles)
Train via Sevnica14h 10m
HRK 415($55)
5 times a week842km (523 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
HRK 340($45)
twice daily862km (536 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
HRK 1,050($140)
on demand742km (461 miles)

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Airports near Split

The following major airports near Split offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.

SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Split
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
249km (155 miles) from Split
OSI
Osijek Airport (OSI)
International Airport
Distance
287km (178 miles) from Split