- Must visit
Meštrović Gallery
Gallery dedicated to Ivan Meštrović, displaying sculptures, drawings, and architecture in the artist’s former seaside residence.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rijeka to Split is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rijeka to Split will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 19 buses that leave Rijeka for Split on Sun, Jul 19, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 260 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 38 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.





FlixBus



Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Split among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $226.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $592 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 Rijeka to Split:
A train is $0.90 (€0.74) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Split costing on average $28 (€23).
A train is $565 (€464) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rijeka to Split costing on average $592 (€486).
Other travel options to Split take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Train takes on average 11h 24m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $95 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€56). The journey takes 7h 30m versus 3h 52m 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 Autotrans by Arriva, FlixBus, Nomago, Brioni Pula 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:03PM | Duration 8h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 02:03PM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 09:24AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 7h41 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:58PM | Duration 7h28 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:58PM | Duration 7h03 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
The table below shows live departures for Rijeka to Split buses for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:30 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 7h28 | 8:58 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM Kraljevica, E65 (Turistička cesta) | 7h03 | 8:58 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 8h15 | 10:15 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 8h45 | 12:45 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 9h05 | 2:35 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 8h45 | 5:00 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 11h45 | 11:00 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 6h50 | 8:15 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 8h10 | 1:25 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 8h03 | 2:03 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 9h15 | 3:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:25 AM Kraljevica, E65 (Turistička cesta) | 7h38 | 2:03 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 7h40 | 4:40 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:24 AM Kraljevica, E65 (Turistička cesta) | 7h16 | 4:40 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 8h20 | 6:35 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 8h10 | 7:25 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 8h06 | 8:36 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 PM Kraljevica, E65 (Turistička cesta) | 7h41 | 8:36 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 8h15 | 9:15 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rijeka to Split run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Split — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Split trip today.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rijeka to Split by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Split, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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