How to travel from Marseille to Split, Croatia

The distance between Marseille and Split is around 948km (589 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Marseille to Split by train, plane, ferry, 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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🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Split (SPU).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,060($140)
Operated byVolotea+ 1 others

2 similiar routes

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6 x train
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Vicenza, Villach Hbf then Zagreb Glavni Kol. and then to Split.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,515($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station and then to Split bus station.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 525($70)

1 similiar route

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4 x train
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ferry
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu, Torino Porta Susa then Bologna Centrale and then to Ancona then take a ferry to Split.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,195($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Split.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Distance1,395km (867 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Split

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Split by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 525 ($70) and will take around 24hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,060 ($140).

The distance between Marseille and Split is around 948km (589 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894km (555 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Marseille and Split by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Split is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx HRK 1,060 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Split, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 525 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Split. It typically takes around 22h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Vicenza, Villach Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 15m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Croatian Railways (HŽPP) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Marseille and Split. Trains depart once daily and will take around 22h 15m, 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 Marseille and Split. It typically takes around 24hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb Central Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24hrs.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus, Arriva d.o.o., Promet Makarska, Croatia Bus, Samoborček, Autobusni Promet, Slavonija Bus, Stav Bus and Brioni Pula run regular bus services between Marseille and Split. Buses run once daily and take around 24hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Split. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Split (SPU). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Split with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Volotea and Lufthansa fly between Marseille and Split. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Split (SPU). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Marseille to Split typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Split. The distance is around 1,395km (867 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Split is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around HRK 2,370 ($315).

How do I get from Marseille to Split

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Split

Transport options from Marseille to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 35m
HRK 1,060($140)
5 times a day948km (589 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Fly3h 55m
HRK 1,455($195)
5 times a day1,252km (778 miles)
Train and Plane6h 5m
HRK 2,370($315)
every 4 hours1,515km (941 miles)
Train
22h 15m
HRK 1,515($200)
once daily1,908km (1,185 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
24hrs
HRK 525($70)
once daily1,622km (1,008 miles)
Bus via Verona Viale Girolamo Cardinale1 day 3h
HRK 960($130)
once daily1,588km (986 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
20h 55m
HRK 1,195($160)
3 times a week1,427km (887 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, ferry22h 45m
HRK 960($130)
twice a week1,129km (702 miles)
Drive
13h 50m
HRK 1,875($250)
on demand1,395km (867 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Marseille and Split

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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