How to travel from London to Split, Croatia

The distance between London and Split is around 1,536km (955 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from London 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 to Split (SPU)

Fly from London City (LCY) to Split (SPU).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,295($305)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 4,125($550)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 790($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration20h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    HRK 3,465($460)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Split

There are several options for getting from London to Split by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 790 ($105) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 2,295 ($305).

The distance between London and Split is around 1,536km (955 miles).

It takes around 3h 30m to get from London and Split by plane.

The quickest way to get from London to Split is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx HRK 2,295 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Split is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 790 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Eurostar, Belgian Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways, Railjet, RegioJet and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between London and Split. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 London and Split. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Split. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leonberg Bus Station and Flughafen/Messe. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

RegioJet, FlixBus, Croatia Bus International and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between London and Split. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from London and Split. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Split (SPU). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between London and Split with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.

British Airways, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air France and KLM fly between London and Split. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Split (SPU). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.

The flight from London to Split typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 London to Split. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Split (SPU). instead which will take 3h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Split is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around HRK 1,735 ($230).

How do I get from London to Split

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Split

Transport options from London to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Split (SPU) + 3 similar
3h 20m
HRK 2,295($305)
hourly1,536km (955 miles)
Fly3h 30m
HRK 1,735($230)
hourly1,578km (981 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
HRK 1,075($145)
hourly1,622km (1,008 miles)
Train to Gatwick Airport, Fly3h 45m
HRK 1,560($210)
hourly1,563km (971 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 5h
HRK 4,125($550)
5 times a week2,386km (1,482 miles)
Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi1 day 7h
HRK 4,050($540)
6 times a week2,543km (1,580 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 8h
HRK 790($105)
3 times a week2,382km (1,480 miles)
Bus via Karlsruhe Central Bus Station1 day 17h
HRK 865($115)
twice daily2,416km (1,501 miles)
Car and Ferry
20h 15m
HRK 3,465($460)
every 2 hours2,041km (1,268 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