How to travel from Bern to Split, Croatia

The distance between Bern and Split is around 894km (555 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bern to Split by train, plane, 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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Train to Basel SBB, Fly

Take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Split (SPU).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,635($220)
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Bus

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

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 565($75)
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Train

Take the train to Zürich HB then Budapest-Kelenfoeld and then to Split.

  • Duration24h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 4,950($660)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Ferry

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

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,600($215)
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Drive

Drive to Split.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Distance1,239km (770 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Split

There are several options for getting from Bern to Split by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 565 ($75) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,635 ($220).

The distance between Bern and Split is around 894km (555 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 800km (497 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Bern and Split by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Split is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx HRK 1,635 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Split, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 565 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Split. It typically takes around 24h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB and Budapest-Kelenfoeld. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 24h 30m.

Swiss Railways, Südostbahn and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Bern and Split. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 24h 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 Bern and Split. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bern 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 20hrs.

FlixBus, Arriva d.o.o., Promet Makarska, Croatia Bus, Samoborček, Autobusni Promet and Slavonija Bus run regular bus services between Bern and Split. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Split. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Split (SPU). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Bern and Split. The distance is around 1,239km (770 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Split is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around HRK 2,430 ($325).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Split

Transport options from Bern to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Basel SBB, Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
HRK 1,635($220)
hourly950km (590 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
HRK 2,430($325)
hourly894km (555 miles)
Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly4h 5m
HRK 1,720($230)
hourly1,043km (648 miles)
Bus
20hrs
HRK 565($75)
5 times a week1,411km (877 miles)
Train
24h 30m
HRK 4,950($660)
6 times a week1,908km (1,185 miles)
Train and Ferry
17h 25m
HRK 1,600($215)
3 times a week930km (578 miles)
Drive
12h 35m
HRK 1,875($250)
on demand1,239km (770 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