- Must visit
Meštrović Gallery
Elegant seaside museum in the former residence of sculptor Ivan Meštrović, showing major works.
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
19 h 15 m
Average duration
20 h 35 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
869 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Split is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Split will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
Of the 7 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Split on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 869 km distance in an average of 20 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 1 d 1 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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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Split among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 18h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a bus costs an average of $66.
Distance: 539 miles (869 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$80 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 9m Average total duration Fastest 18h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $80 (€65) compared to roughly $149 (€122) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€57). The journey takes 18h 39m versus 12h 19m 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 FlixBus.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:29PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 24h01 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Split buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:15 AM Karlsruhe | 20h50 | 6:05 AM Split | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Karlsruhe | 22h30 | 12:50 PM Split | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Karlsruhe | 19h15 | 5:35 PM Split | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Karlsruhe to Split run on average 5 times per day, taking around 18h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 539 miles (869 km) distance in 19h 15m.
Distance 539 miles (869 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 19h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Elegant seaside museum in the former residence of sculptor Ivan Meštrović, showing major works.
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