The distance between Split and Zagreb is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Split to Zagreb by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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There are several options for getting from Split to Zagreb by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 195 ($26) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 385 ($51).
The distance between Split and Zagreb is around 410km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Split and Zagreb by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Split to Zagreb is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx HRK 385 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Split and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 195 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Split and Zagreb. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Split and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 20m.
Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Split and Zagreb. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Split and Zagreb. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Split and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 45m.
FlixBus, Samoborček, Promet Makarska, Croatia Bus Domestic, Autobusni Promet, Croatia Bus International and Slavonija Bus run regular bus services between Split and Zagreb. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Split to Zagreb. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Zagreb is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Zagreb. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Split and Zagreb. The distance is around 411km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Split to Zagreb is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around HRK 195 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 45m | HRK 195($26) | every 2 hours | 410km (255 miles) |
Train | 6h 20m | HRK 265($35) | every 20 mins | 422km (262 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | HRK 385($51) | on demand | 411km (255 miles) |
Samoborček
Promet Makarska
Croatia Bus Domestic
Autobusni Promet
Croatia Airlines
The following major airports near Zagreb offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.