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.
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.
👋 Also check out Split → Zadar if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Polaca and then to Split.
Slavonija Bus
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Zadar and Split. We recommend that you drive to Split. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Polaca + 1 similar | 2hrs | HRK 100($13) | once daily | 163km (101 miles) |
Bus | 2h 10m | HRK 105($14) | every 4 hours | 170km (106 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | HRK 150($20) | on demand | 158km (98 miles) |
Croatia Bus Domestic
Prijevoz Knežević
Autotransport Šibenik
Autobusni Promet
The following major airports near Split offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.