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Meštrović Gallery
Gallery dedicated to Ivan Meštrović, displaying sculptures, drawings, and architecture in the artist’s former seaside residence.
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
9 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Novalja to Split is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Novalja to Split will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
It's difficult to get from Novalja to Split without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Antonio Turs | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Antonio Turs | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Antonio Turs | Departure Time 04:56AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Antonio Turs | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Antonio Turs | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Antonio Turs | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Antonio Turs | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Novalja to Split buses for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor | 9h55 | 6:35 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor | 10h20 | 5:00 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Novalja to Split run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 16:30. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 24m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 4:30 PM |
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Most Novalja to Split buses use the Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station pair. Use this guide to compare Novalja and Split bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Split, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kolodvor (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Available at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor: Elevators, ramps.
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