- Must visit
Archaeological Museum Narona
Archaeological museum in nearby Vid presenting Narona's Roman heritage, sculptures, and temple remains; the region's standout cultural visit.
Cheapest price
lei86
Average price
lei102
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
24
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Split to Ploče is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Split to Ploče will cost around lei102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei86.
Of the 24 buses that leave Split for Ploče on Wed, Aug 05, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 95 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Wed, Aug 05 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 Split to Ploče among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from lei50. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei50, and a ferry costs an average of lei279.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei64 Average price Cheapest | lei307 Average price | lei152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Split to Ploče:
A bus is lei242 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Split to Ploče costing on average lei307.
Other travel options to Ploče take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
Tickets start at around lei64 compared to roughly lei152 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei88. The journey takes 2h 27m versus 1h 29m 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.
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 Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:12AM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price lei100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei87 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:53AM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price lei110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei87 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei84 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price lei110 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei84 |
The table below shows live departures for Split to Ploče buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:20 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 7:20 AM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 8:40 AM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 9:30 AM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 10:30 AM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h30 | 11:45 AM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h12 | 11:27 AM Baćina, D8 (AS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h38 | 11:53 AM Rogotin | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 12:30 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 1:15 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h05 | 2:35 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h25 | 3:25 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h10 | 3:40 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h10 | 5:40 PM Rogotin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 3h00 | 5:30 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h05 | 5:50 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h38 | 6:38 PM Rogotin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h12 | 6:12 PM Baćina, D8 (AS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h30 | 6:30 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h40 | 7:55 PM Rogotin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h32 | 7:47 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 7:45 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 10:30 PM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h12 | 3:12 AM Rogotin | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h10 | 4:45 AM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 2h00 | 5:45 AM Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Split to Ploče run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at lei50 if you book in advance.
There are 12 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 0m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price lei50 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Ploče — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ploče trip today.
Archaeological museum in nearby Vid presenting Narona's Roman heritage, sculptures, and temple remains; the region's standout cultural visit.
Ethnographic-style display space in the wider Neretva area with traditional objects, crafts, and daily life materials.
Small local collection focused on Baćina lakes, settlement life, and maritime memory; useful for context on the Ploče area.
Seven connected freshwater lakes near the sea, ideal for scenic walks, kayaking views, and one of the area's signature natural attractions.
Town waterfront promenade popular for evening walks, sea views, and watching daily life in Croatia's important port city.
Popular beach and walking area near Ploče, appreciated for open views, swimming access, and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Black risotto is a Dalmatian classic made with cuttlefish or squid and ink. It is prized on this coast for its deep sea flavor and long fishing tradition.
Brodet is a traditional Adriatic fish stew simmered with mixed fish, onions, tomato, and wine. It reflects the Neretva and southern Dalmatian fishing heritage.
Grilled Adriatic fish, often sea bream or sea bass, is a staple local meal. Its appeal is the freshness of the catch and simple olive oil seasoning.
Casual seafood restaurant in Ploče known for grilled fish, shellfish, and Adriatic classics in a relaxed harbor-side setting.
Well-known local pizzeria and grill offering pizzas, meat dishes, and simple Croatian staples in an informal family-friendly atmosphere.
Established restaurant near the waterfront serving fish, grilled meats, and Dalmatian dishes with a traditional, straightforward style.
Moderate for coastal Croatia. Meals and rooms cost more in summer, but local cafes, casual dining, and short taxi rides stay reasonable versus bigger Adriatic hotspots.
Tipping is appreciated but not required. Round up in cafes and taxis, or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Split to Ploče 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 Ploče, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Split to Ploče buses use the Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Ploče, Autobusni Kolodvor station pair. Use this guide to compare Split and Ploče 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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