How to travel from Zadar to Split, Croatia

The distance between Zadar and Split is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Zadar to Split by 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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Bus via Polaca

Take the bus to Polaca and then to Split.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 100($13)
Operated by

Slavonija Bus

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Drive

Drive to Split.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zadar and Split

There are several options for getting from Zadar to Split by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 100 ($13) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 150 ($20).

The distance between Zadar and Split is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Zadar and Split by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zadar to Split is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx HRK 150 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Zadar and Split, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 100 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Zadar and Split. We recommend that you drive to Split. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zadar and Split. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zadar and Split with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 10m.

Croatia Bus Domestic, Prijevoz Knežević, FlixBus, Autotransport Šibenik, Autobusni Promet, Slavonija Bus, Antonio Tours, Puntamica Line d.d.o., RegioJet and Liburnija d.o.o. Zadar run regular bus services between Zadar and Split. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zadar to Split. We recommend that you take the bus to Split. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Zadar and Split. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zadar to Split is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around HRK 105 ($14).

How do I get from Zadar to Split

Compare travel optionsbetween Zadar and Split

Transport options from Zadar to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Polaca + 1 similar
2hrs
HRK 100($13)
once daily163km (101 miles)
Bus2h 10m
HRK 105($14)
every 4 hours170km (106 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
HRK 150($20)
on demand158km (98 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