How to travel from Split to Rome, Italy

The distance between Split and Rome is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Split to Rome by plane, ferry, 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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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Split (SPU) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
Operated byWizz Air+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Zagreb Glavni Kol., Villach Hbf then Padova and then to Roma Tiburtina.

  • Duration17h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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ferry
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Ancona then take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Ancona then drive to Rome.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Split and Rome

There are several options for getting from Split to Rome by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Split and Rome is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Split and Rome by plane.

The quickest way to get from Split to Rome is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Split and Rome is to take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Split and Rome. It typically takes around 17h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Split to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zagreb Glavni Kol., Villach Hbf and Padova. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 5m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Split and Rome. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 5m, 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 Rome. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Split to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.

FlixBus, Croatia Bus, Promet Makarska, Samoborček, Autobusni Promet and Slavonija Bus run regular bus services between Split and Rome. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Split and Rome. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and arrive at Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Split and Rome with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

Wizz Air, Vueling Airlines and Croatia Airlines fly between Split and Rome. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and and arrive into Rome (FCO). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Split to Rome typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and and arrive into Rome (FCO).

The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Split to Rome. We recommend that you fly from Split (SPU) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 2h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Split to Rome is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

How do I get from Split to Rome

Compare travel optionsbetween Split and Rome

Transport options from Split to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 10m
€83($83)
hourly439km (273 miles)
Train
17h 5m
€90($90)
once daily1,387km (862 miles)
Bus
17h 50m
€74($74)
4 times a week1,305km (811 miles)
Ferry and Train
15h 20m
€75($75)
3 times a week525km (326 miles)
Ferry and Car
14h 40m
€105($105)
3 times a week550km (342 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Split and Rome

Bus companies

Ferry operators

Airports near Rome

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

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Rome
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Rome
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Rome