How to travel from Split to Motovun, Croatia

The distance between Split and Motovun is around 424km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Split to Motovun by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. 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 Split (SPU) to Pula (PUY).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,105($145)
Operated by

Croatia Airlines

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Gospić then Rijeka and then to Pazin.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 675($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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train
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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Ostarije and then to Rijeka then take a taxi to Motovun.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,305($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Motovun.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance480km (298 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Split and Motovun

There are several options for getting from Split to Motovun by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 610 ($81) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,105 ($145).

The distance between Split and Motovun is around 424km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Split and Motovun by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Split to Motovun is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx HRK 1,105 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Split and Motovun, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 610 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Split and Motovun. We recommend that you fly from Split (SPU) to Pula (PUY). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Split and Motovun. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Split to Motovun. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gospić, Rijeka and Pazin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Samoborček, Velebit Tours, Brioni Pula, Polet Vinkovci, FlixBus, Croatia Bus Domestic, Nomago and Autobusni Promet run regular bus services between Split and Motovun. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Split and Motovun. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and arrive at Pula (PUY) - via Zagreb (ZAG). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Split to Motovun. There is however a flight that goes via Zagreb (ZAG). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Split to Motovun typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and and arrive into Pula (PUY).

The closest major airport to Motovun is Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Motovun. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) 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 Motovun. The distance is around 480km (298 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Split to Motovun is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around HRK 675 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Split and Motovun

Transport options from Split to Motovun
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 25m
HRK 1,105($145)
every 30 mins586km (364 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 10m
HRK 1,125($150)
twice daily424km (263 miles)
Plane, Bus and Taxi5hrs
HRK 1,135($150)
once daily511km (318 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
5h 55m
HRK 675($90)
once daily505km (314 miles)
Bus to Rijeka bus station8h 15m
HRK 610($81)
once daily543km (337 miles)
Bus via Pula10h 60m
HRK 790($105)
once daily569km (354 miles)
Train and Taxi
7h 60m
HRK 1,305($175)
twice daily508km (316 miles)
Drive
5hrs
HRK 445($59)
on demand480km (298 miles)

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Airports near Motovun

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

PUY
Pula Airport (PUY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Motovun
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Motovun
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
179km (112 miles) from Motovun