The distance between Zagreb and Split is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Zagreb to Split by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Split → Zagreb if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU).
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Take the bus to Split bus station.
Take the train to Split.
There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Split by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 195 ($26) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 805 ($105).
The distance between Zagreb and Split is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Zagreb and Split by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Split is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx HRK 805 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Split, 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 Zagreb and Split. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zagreb and Split with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 5m.
Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Zagreb and Split. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Zagreb and Split. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Split with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 55m.
FlixBus, Croatia Bus Domestic, Promet Makarska, Samoborček, Autobusni Promet, Slavonija Bus and Croatia Bus International run regular bus services between Zagreb and Split. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Split. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Split (SPU). The flight takes around 50min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Zagreb and Split with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.
Croatia Airlines fly between Zagreb and Split. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Split (SPU). These flights usually take around 50min.
The flight from Zagreb to Split typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Split (SPU).
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 Zagreb and Split. The distance is around 409km (254 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 Zagreb to Split is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around HRK 805 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 50m | HRK 805($105) | every 30 mins | 286km (178 miles) |
Bus | 4h 55m | HRK 195($26) | every 3 hours | 409km (254 miles) |
Train | 6h 5m | HRK 265($35) | twice daily | 422km (262 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | HRK 385($51) | on demand | 409km (254 miles) |
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Promet Makarska
Samoborček
Autobusni Promet
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The following major airports near Split offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.