How to travel from Zurich to Split, Croatia

The distance between Zurich and Split is around 777km (483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Zurich to Split by plane, train, bus, 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 Zurich (ZRH) to Split (SPU).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,980($265)
Operated by

Croatia Airlines

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Bus

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

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 525($70)

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Train via Sevnica

Take the train to Sevnica and then to Split.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 900($120)

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Train and Ferry

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

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,560($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Split.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Distance1,186km (737 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Split

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Split by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 525 ($70) and will take around 18h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,980 ($265).

The distance between Zurich and Split is around 777km (483 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 751km (466 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Zurich and Split by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Split is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx HRK 1,980 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Split, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 525 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Split. It typically takes around 23h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Kelenfoeld. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 35m.

Swiss Railways, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Slovenian Railways (SŽ) run train services between Zurich and Split. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 23h 35m, 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 Zurich and Split. It typically takes around 18h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich 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 18h 10m.

FlixBus, Arriva d.o.o., Promet Makarska, Croatia Bus, Samoborček, Autobusni Promet, Slavonija Bus, Autokar Polska and Croatia Bus International run regular bus services between Zurich and Split. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 18h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zurich and Split. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Split (SPU). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Zurich and Split with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Croatia Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Swiss Airways, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines fly between Zurich and Split. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and and arrive into Split (SPU). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Zurich to Split typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) 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 Zurich and Split. The distance is around 1,186km (737 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Split is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around HRK 1,980 ($265).

How do I get from Zurich to Split

Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Split

Transport options from Zurich to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 25m
HRK 1,980($265)
hourly777km (483 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
HRK 1,330($175)
every 3 hours938km (583 miles)
Train to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36, Fly6h 10m
HRK 2,155($285)
5 times a day1,031km (641 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 10m
HRK 525($70)
5 times a week1,291km (802 miles)
Bus via Ulm Hbf19h 35m
HRK 865($115)
once a week1,366km (849 miles)
Train via Sevnica + 1 similar
21h 30m
HRK 900($120)
5 times a week1,234km (767 miles)
Train23h 35m
HRK 4,390($585)
6 times a week1,791km (1,113 miles)
Train and Ferry
17h 40m
HRK 1,560($210)
3 times a week914km (568 miles)
Drive
11h 35m
HRK 1,800($240)
on demand1,186km (737 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