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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
$19
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ploče to Split is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ploče to Split will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 25 buses that leave Ploče for Split on Thu, Jul 16, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ploče to Split among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a ferry costs an average of $61.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ploče to Split:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Ploče to Split costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Split take longer:
Ferry takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 2h 10m versus 1h 40m 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, Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, Croatia Bus d.o.o., Promet Makarska.
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 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 05:28AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 05:36AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 05:41AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 09:49AM | Arrival Time 12:23PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:23PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 10:58AM | Arrival Time 01:21PM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:21PM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:33PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:41PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:46PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Ploče to Split buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 8:05 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 9:05 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h05 | 10:40 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h45 | 11:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 12:05 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h10 | 1:15 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
![]() | 5:28 AM Rogotin | 2h47 | 8:15 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h30 | 8:00 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:36 AM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h39 | 8:15 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:41 AM Baćina, D8 (AS) | 2h34 | 8:15 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h15 | 11:20 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:49 AM Rogotin | 2h34 | 12:23 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h33 | 12:23 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:58 AM Rogotin | 2h23 | 1:21 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h21 | 1:21 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h30 | 3:40 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h05 | 3:45 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h25 | 5:25 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 5:50 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Rogotin | 2h10 | 6:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:25 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h05 | 6:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:33 PM Rogotin | 2h47 | 7:20 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:41 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h39 | 7:20 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:46 PM Baćina, D8 (AS) | 2h34 | 7:20 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ploče to Split run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Gallery dedicated to Ivan Meštrović, displaying sculptures, drawings, and architecture in the artist’s former seaside residence.
Leading archaeological museum with major Roman, Greek, and early Christian collections illuminating Dalmatia’s ancient past.
Museum preserving Split’s civic history through manuscripts, maps, portraits, and interiors in a Gothic-Renaissance palace.
Split’s lively seafront promenade is ideal for strolling, harbor views, people-watching, and easy access to the old town.
Forest park with walking trails, chapels, beaches, and superb viewpoints, offering Split’s best escape into nature.
Historic square at the western end of Riva, long used for civic life and framed by notable buildings and open views.
Dalmatian beef stew slow-cooked in red wine with prunes and gnocchi. A festive staple across coastal Croatia with deep Venetian and local influences.
Black risotto colored with cuttlefish ink, usually with squid or cuttlefish. A signature Adriatic seafood dish common in Split and along the Dalmatian coast.
Fresh Adriatic fish grilled simply with olive oil, garlic, and chard or potatoes. It reflects Split's daily market and fishing tradition.
Refined fine dining near Diocletian's Palace, known for modern Dalmatian tasting menus, local seafood, and polished service in an intimate setting.
Stylish waterfront restaurant at ACI Marina, popular for seafood, Dalmatian ingredients, and sunset views with a more upscale but relaxed atmosphere.
Established traditional konoba in the old town, praised for pašticada, grilled fish, and classic Dalmatian dishes in a rustic stone interior.
Moderate for the Adriatic. Summer stays rise, but dining and local transit are still reasonable versus pricier coastal cities in Western Europe.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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