How to travel from Milan to Split, Croatia

The distance between Milan and Split is around 664km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Milan to Split by plane, bus, train, ferry 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 Milan Linate (LIN) to Split (SPU).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,250($300)
Operated byITA Airways+ 6 others

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Bus

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

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 415($55)

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Train

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

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 805($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Ancona then take a ferry to Split.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 435($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Split.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance890km (553 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Split

There are several options for getting from Milan to Split by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 415 ($55) and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 2,250 ($300).

The distance between Milan and Split is around 664km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 614km (382 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Milan and Split by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Split is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx HRK 2,250 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Split, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 415 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Split. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vicenza, Villach Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

Trenitalia, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Croatian Railways (HŽPP) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Milan and Split. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 45m, 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 Milan and Split. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan - Piazzale Laghi, Via del Ghisallo P.le ai Laghi, Milano Lampugnano and Zagreb Central Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

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 Milan and Split. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Milan and Split. Flights depart from Milan Linate (LIN) and arrive at Split (SPU) - via Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Milan to Split. There is however a flight that goes via Rome (FCO). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Milan to Split typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Milan Linate (LIN) 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 Milan and Split. The distance is around 890km (553 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Split is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around HRK 2,250 ($300).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Split

Transport options from Milan to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 15m
HRK 2,250($300)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 40m
HRK 1,225($165)
hourly2,441km (1,517 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 35m
HRK 415($55)
once daily1,083km (673 miles)
Bus via Pula18h 60m
HRK 790($105)
once daily1,045km (649 miles)
Train
15h 45m
HRK 805($105)
once daily1,145km (711 miles)
Train and Ferry
14h 25m
HRK 435($58)
3 times a week664km (413 miles)
Drive
9hrs
HRK 1,210($160)
on demand890km (553 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