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Meštrović Gallery
Elegant seaside museum in the former residence of sculptor Ivan Meštrović, showing major works.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
6 h 43 m
Average duration
7 h 31 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Crikvenica to Split is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crikvenica to Split will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 6 buses that leave Crikvenica for Split on Sat, Jun 20, 3 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 232 km distance in an average of 7 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 43 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 8 h 20 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.


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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Crikvenica to Split among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $502.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $553 Average price |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Crikvenica to Split:
A bus is $520 (€426) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Crikvenica to Split costing on average $553 (€453).
Other travel options to Split take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 7h21 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:58PM | Duration 6h43 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Crikvenica to Split buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor | 9h30 | 3:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Crikvenica to Split run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (232 km) distance in 6h 43m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 43m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
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Elegant seaside museum in the former residence of sculptor Ivan Meštrović, showing major works.
Major city art museum with Croatian paintings, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions near the old town.
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