How to travel from Hamburg to Split, Croatia

The distance between Hamburg and Split is around 1,252km (778 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamburg to Split by plane, train, 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 Hamburg (HAM) to Split (SPU).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,755($235)
Operated byEurowings+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Decin hl.n. then Praha hl.n. and then to Split.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,225($165)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Split bus station.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 715($95)

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Drive

Drive to Split.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Distance1,669km (1,037 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Split

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Split by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 300 ($40) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,755 ($235).

The distance between Hamburg and Split is around 1,252km (778 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,212km (753 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Hamburg and Split by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Split is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx HRK 1,755 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Split, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 300 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Split. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Decin hl.n. and Praha hl.n.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Czech Railways, Swiss Railways and RegioJet run train services between Hamburg and Split. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 4h, 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 Hamburg and Split. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Split with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 1 day 5h.

FlixBus, Halilovic Bus and Trans Turist run regular bus services between Hamburg and Split. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Split. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Split (SPU). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Hamburg and Split with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Eurowings, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines and LOT fly between Hamburg and Split. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Split (SPU). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Hamburg to Split typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg and Split. The distance is around 1,669km (1,037 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Split is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around HRK 1,755 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Split

Transport options from Hamburg to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 60m
HRK 1,755($235)
hourly1,252km (778 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
HRK 2,095($280)
hourly1,420km (882 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Fly4h 35m
HRK 2,695($360)
hourly1,399km (869 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
HRK 1,225($165)
once daily1,854km (1,152 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 5h
HRK 715($95)
6 times a week1,821km (1,132 miles)
Bus via Zenica1 day 8h
HRK 300($40)
twice a week2,112km (1,312 miles)
Drive
14h 40m
HRK 2,065($275)
on demand1,669km (1,037 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