How to travel from Varazdin to Split, Croatia

The distance between Varazdin and Split is around 490km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Varazdin to Split 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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Bus via Zagreb

Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Split bus station.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    HRK 340($45)
Operated by

Autobusni Promet

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Split.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 300($40)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Split.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance492km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varazdin and Split

There are several options for getting from Varazdin to Split by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 225 ($30) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 460 ($61).

The distance between Varazdin and Split is around 490km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Varazdin and Split by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varazdin to Split is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx HRK 460 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Varazdin and Split, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 225 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Varazdin and Split. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Varazdin and Split with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 20m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Varazdin and Split. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Varazdin and Split. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Varazdin and Split with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 7hrs.

FlixBus, Autobusni Promet, Vincek Autobusi ltd., Croatia Bus, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., Promet Makarska, Samoborček, Slavonija Bus and Croatia Bus International run regular bus services between Varazdin and Split. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Varazdin to Split. We recommend that you take the bus to Split bus station. instead which will take 7hrs.

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 Varazdin and Split. The distance is around 492km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varazdin to Split is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around HRK 225 ($30).

How do I get from Varazdin to Split

Compare travel optionsbetween Varazdin and Split

Transport options from Varazdin to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Zagreb + 1 similar
6h 40m
HRK 340($45)
5 times a day490km (304 miles)
Bus7hrs
HRK 225($30)
twice daily498km (310 miles)
Train
9h 20m
HRK 300($40)
once daily525km (326 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
HRK 460($61)
on demand492km (305 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