How to travel from Budapest to Split, Croatia

The distance between Budapest and Split is around 750km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Budapest to Split by bus, train, car and plane. 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 Budapest (BUD) to Split (SPU).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,380($315)
Operated byAustrian Airlines+ 5 others

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Bus

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

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    HRK 345($46)
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Train

Take the train to Split.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 265($35)
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Drive

Drive to Split.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance750km (466 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Split

There are several options for getting from Budapest to Split by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HRK 265 ($35) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 2,380 ($315).

The distance between Budapest and Split is around 750km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Budapest and Split by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Budapest to Split is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx HRK 2,380 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Split, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HRK 265 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Split. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Budapest and Split with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 13h 10m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Budapest and Split. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 13h 10m, 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 Budapest and Split. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Budapest to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus, Nomago, Arriva d.o.o., Promet Makarska, Croatia Bus, Samoborček, Autobusni Promet and Slavonija Bus run regular bus services between Budapest and Split. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Budapest and Split. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and arrive at Split (SPU) - via Vienna (VIE). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Budapest to Split. There is however a flight that goes via Vienna (VIE). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Budapest to Split typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) 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 Budapest and Split. The distance is around 750km (466 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Split is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around HRK 345 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Budapest and Split

Transport options from Budapest to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
HRK 2,380($315)
hourly770km (479 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
HRK 700($95)
hourly795km (494 miles)
Bus
10hrs
HRK 345($46)
every 20 mins769km (478 miles)
Train
13h 10m
HRK 265($35)
6 times a week769km (478 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
HRK 985($130)
on demand750km (466 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