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Meštrović Gallery
Elegant seaside museum in the former residence of sculptor Ivan Meštrović, showing major works.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budva to Split is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budva to Split will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 1 buses that leave Budva for Split on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 238 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budva to Split among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration Fastest 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 12m Average total duration 15h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budva to Split:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budva to Split costing on average $135 (€110).
Other travel options to Split take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Flight takes on average 15h 12m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $69 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€13). The journey takes 7h 20m versus 5h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Royal Travel, Croatia Bus d.o.o..
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Royal Travel | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Croatia Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Budva to Split buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:20 AM Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 7h30 | 1:50 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Budva to Split run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:20, the last at 16:00. The fastest bus covers the 147 miles (238 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 147 miles (238 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 6:20 AM |
Last bus 4:00 PM |
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