How to travel from Nice to Split, Croatia

The distance between Nice and Split is around 962km (598 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nice to Split by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Split (SPU).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,070($275)
Operated byLufthansa+ 11 others
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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe, Villach Hbf then Zagreb Glavni Kol. and then to Split.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 750($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 615($82)

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Ancona then take a ferry to Split.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 670($89)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Split.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,197km (744 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Split

There are several options for getting from Nice to Split by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 475 ($63) and will take around 22h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 2,070 ($275).

The distance between Nice and Split is around 962km (598 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 738km (459 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Nice and Split by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Split is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx HRK 2,070 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Split, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 475 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Split. It typically takes around 20h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, Villach Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 30m.

Trenitalia, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Croatian Railways (HŽPP) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Nice and Split. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 30m, 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 Nice and Split. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade and Zagreb. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 15m.

FlixBus, Arriva d.o.o., Promet Makarska, Croatia Bus, Samoborček, Autobusni Promet, Slavonija Bus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nice and Split. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 21h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Split. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Split (SPU) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Nice to Split. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nice to Split typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Split. The distance is around 1,197km (744 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Split is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around HRK 2,070 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Split

Transport options from Nice to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 40m
HRK 2,070($275)
hourly1,300km (808 miles)
Train
20h 30m
HRK 750($100)
once daily1,448km (900 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 15m
HRK 615($82)
5 times a week1,484km (922 miles)
Bus via Zagreb Central Bus Station22h 40m
HRK 475($63)
once daily1,444km (898 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
19hrs
HRK 670($89)
3 times a week976km (607 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, ferry21h 60m
HRK 615($82)
once a week962km (598 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
HRK 1,615($215)
on demand1,197km (744 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