How to travel from Edinburgh to Split, Croatia

The distance between Edinburgh and Split is around 1,997km (1,241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Split by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. 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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Split (SPU).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,440($190)
Operated by

Jet2.com

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then Wien Meidling and then to Split.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 4,690($625)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Leonberg Bus Station and then to Split bus station.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,005($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Split.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    HRK 4,365($580)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Split

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Split by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 1,005 ($135) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,440 ($190).

The distance between Edinburgh and Split is around 1,997km (1,241 miles).

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Edinburgh and Split by plane.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Split is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx HRK 1,440 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Split is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 1,005 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Split. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Wien Meidling. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

LNER, Eurostar, Belgian Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways, Railjet, RegioJet and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Edinburgh and Split. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 Edinburgh and Split. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Leonberg Bus Station and Flughafen/Messe. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, RegioJet and Croatia Bus International run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Split. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Split. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Split (SPU). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Split with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 15m.

Jet2.com, easyJet, Air France, British Airways, Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa and Croatia Airlines fly between Edinburgh and Split. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Split (SPU). These flights usually take around 3h 15m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Split typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Split. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Split (SPU). instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Split is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around HRK 1,440 ($190).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Split

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Split

Transport options from Edinburgh to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 15m
HRK 1,440($190)
hourly1,997km (1,241 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
HRK 2,530($335)
hourly2,125km (1,320 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 9h
HRK 4,690($625)
5 times a week3,014km (1,873 miles)
Train via London Kings Cross1 day 11h
HRK 4,615($615)
6 times a week3,171km (1,970 miles)
Bus
1 day 17h
HRK 1,005($135)
3 times a week3,106km (1,930 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 2h
HRK 4,365($580)
every 2 hours2,633km (1,636 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