How to travel from Genoa to Split, Croatia

The distance between Genoa and Split is around 744km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Genoa 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 Genoa (GOA) to Split (SPU).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,365($315)
Operated byITA Airways+ 7 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Villach Hbf then Zagreb Glavni Kol. and then to Split.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 600($80)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 525($70)

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Train and Ferry

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

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 535($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Split.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance1,022km (635 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Split

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Split by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around HRK 480 ($64) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 2,365 ($315).

The distance between Genoa and Split is around 744km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 609km (378 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Genoa and Split by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Split is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx HRK 2,365 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Split, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around HRK 480 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Split. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villach Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 40m.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Croatian Railways (HŽPP) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Genoa and Split. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 40m, 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 Genoa and Split. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.

FlixBus, Arriva d.o.o., Promet Makarska, Croatia Bus, Samoborček, Autobusni Promet, Slavonija Bus, Lasta, Stav Bus and Brioni Pula run regular bus services between Genoa and Split. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Genoa and Split. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) and arrive at Split (SPU) - via Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Genoa to Split. There is however a flight that goes via Rome (FCO). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Genoa to Split typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) 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 Genoa and Split. The distance is around 1,022km (635 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Split is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around HRK 2,365 ($315).

How do I get from Genoa to Split

Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Split

Transport options from Genoa to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 30m
HRK 2,365($315)
hourly820km (509 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly5h 10m
HRK 2,350($315)
every 4 hours1,030km (640 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
HRK 1,725($230)
hourly1,115km (693 miles)
Train
17h 40m
HRK 600($80)
once daily1,275km (792 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 50m
HRK 525($70)
5 times a week1,277km (793 miles)
Bus via Verona Viale Girolamo Cardinale21hrs
HRK 865($115)
once a week1,204km (748 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
16h 20m
HRK 535($71)
3 times a week805km (500 miles)
Train to Parma, ferry17h 40m
HRK 480($64)
3 times a week744km (463 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
HRK 1,390($185)
on demand1,022km (635 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