How to travel from Split to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Split and Madrid is around 1,717km (1,067 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Split to Madrid by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Split (SPU) to Madrid (MAD).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated byIberia+ 6 others
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Train

Take the train to Zagreb Glavni Kol., Stuttgart Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Lyon Part Dieu then Barcelona-Sants and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Ancona then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Madrid.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration23h 40m
  • Distance2,452km (1,523 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Split and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Split to Madrid by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Split and Madrid is around 1,717km (1,067 miles).

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Split and Madrid by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Split to Madrid is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Split and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Split and Madrid. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Split to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zagreb Glavni Kol., Stuttgart Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF and Renfe AVE run train services between Split and Madrid. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 6h, 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 Split and Madrid. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Split to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

FlixBus, Croatia Bus, Promet Makarska, Samoborček, Autobusni Promet, Slavonija Bus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Split and Madrid. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Split and Madrid. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and arrive at Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 3hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Split and Madrid with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.

Iberia, Croatia Airlines, Air Europa, Vueling Airlines, KLM, British Airways and Lufthansa fly between Split and Madrid. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and and arrive into Madrid (MAD). These flights usually take around 3hrs.

The flight from Split to Madrid typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and and arrive into Madrid (MAD).

The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) 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 Split and Madrid. The distance is around 2,452km (1,523 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Split to Madrid is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

How do I get from Split to Madrid

Compare travel optionsbetween Split and Madrid

Transport options from Split to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 55m
€205($205)
hourly1,717km (1,067 miles)
Train
1 day 6h
€375($375)
6 times a week3,163km (1,966 miles)
Bus
1 day 17h
€120($120)
6 times a week2,892km (1,797 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus
1 day 15h
€175($175)
once a week2,305km (1,432 miles)
Drive
23h 40m
€445($450)
on demand2,452km (1,523 miles)

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Airports near Madrid

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Madrid
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Madrid
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Madrid