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Meštrović Gallery
Elegant seaside museum in the former residence of sculptor Ivan Meštrović, showing major works.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Varaždin to Split is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varaždin to Split will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 2 buses that leave Varaždin for Split on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 311 km distance in an average of 8 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 8 h 30 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Varaždin to Split among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Varaždin to Split:
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varaždin to Split costing on average $100 (€82).
Other travel options to Split take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $125 (€102) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $99 (€81). The journey takes 7h 29m versus 4h 41m 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.
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 04:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Varaždin to Split buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:25 PM Varaždin | 6h50 | 10:15 PM Split | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Varaždin to Split run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 193 miles (311 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 193 miles (311 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Elegant seaside museum in the former residence of sculptor Ivan Meštrović, showing major works.
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Large green peninsula with walking trails, shaded viewpoints, beaches, and classic panoramic views over Split.
Old fishermen's harbor and relaxed waterfront hangout popular for sunset photos and local atmosphere.
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Black risotto made with cuttlefish or squid and ink, olive oil, garlic, and wine. A classic Adriatic coastal dish strongly associated with Dalmatian seafood cooking.
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Moderate by Mediterranean standards. Old Town dining and summer prices rise, but bakeries, markets, and local konobas can still be good value.
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