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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
€45
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tivat to Split is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tivat to Split will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
It's difficult to get from Tivat to Split without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tivat to Split among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 4h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €290.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
Most popular Bus | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €290 Average price | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tivat to Split:
A bus is €9 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Tivat to Split costing on average €54.
A bus is €245 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tivat to Split costing on average €290.
Other travel options to Split take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Flight takes on average 9h 10m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 6h 58m versus 4h 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 Royal Travel.
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 Royal Travel | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator CroatiaBus - Globtour | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator CroatiaBus - Globtour | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator Croatia Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €45 |
The table below shows live departures for Tivat to Split buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 AM Tivat | 8h30 | 6:30 PM Split | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Tivat to Split run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €45 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:50, the last at 16:00. The fastest bus covers the 136 miles (219 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 136 miles (219 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 6:50 AM |
Last bus 4:00 PM |
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Most Tivat to Split buses use the Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station pair, with some services arriving at Split. Use this guide to compare Tivat 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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