- Must visit
Meštrović Gallery
Elegant seaside museum in the former residence of sculptor Ivan Meštrović, showing major works.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Split is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Split will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 28 buses that leave Zagreb for Split on Sat, Jun 20, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 259 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 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.



FlixBus
FlixBus




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Split among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $23 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg 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 Zagreb to Split:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Split costing on average $23 (€19).
A bus is $134 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Split costing on average $149 (€123).
Other travel options to Split take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $104 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $89 (€73). The journey takes 4h 49m versus 4h 1m 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., Samoborček EU grupa 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 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Split buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h00 | 11:45 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h30 | 12:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h10 | 12:45 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h40 | 1:25 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h50 | 12:50 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h15 | 2:45 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h10 | 1:50 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h50 | 2:50 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h10 | 3:10 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h15 | 3:30 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h05 | 3:50 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h50 | 4:50 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h15 | 6:45 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h10 | 6:35 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h55 | 6:55 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h10 | 7:25 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h15 | 8:15 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h10 | 8:55 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h50 | 8:50 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h15 | 9:15 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h10 | 10:40 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h15 | 10:15 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h15 | 11:15 PM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h15 | 12:45 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h30 | 1:00 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h35 | 2:35 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h05 | 3:35 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h00 | 3:30 AM Split, Autobusni Kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Zagreb to Split run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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.
Elegant seaside museum in the former residence of sculptor Ivan Meštrović, showing major works.
Major city art museum with Croatian paintings, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions near the old town.
One of Croatia's oldest museums, with Roman, Greek, and early Christian artifacts from Dalmatia.
Split's main seafront promenade, lined with palms and historic facades, ideal for strolling and people-watching.
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.
Dalmatian beef stew marinated and slow-cooked in red wine, vinegar, prunes, and spices, usually served with gnocchi. It is one of Split’s signature festive dishes.
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.
Traditional Dalmatian fish stew cooked with mixed fish, onions, tomatoes, wine, and olive oil, often served with polenta. It reflects Split’s long maritime food heritage.
Established seafood-focused restaurant in the Stobreč area, respected for fresh fish, shellfish, and traditional preparation in a more classic, refined setting.
Well-known traditional konoba serving classic Dalmatian seafood and meat dishes with a rustic, local feel. A reliable choice for authentic Split dining.
Popular central Split restaurant and wine bar known for polished Dalmatian dishes, seafood, and strong Croatian wine selection in a lively old-town setting.
Moderate by Mediterranean standards. Old Town dining and summer prices rise, but bakeries, markets, and local konobas can still be good value.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Tip taxi drivers by rounding up. Small tips for hotel staff are welcome but optional.
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Split Autobusni Kolodvor, Split -> Riva, Split
Taking the bus is the perfect way to make the trip from Zagreb to Split. There should be 17 direct buses between the Croatian cities every weekday, and 18 on Saturdays and Sundays. Journey times will be between five hours 10 minutes and eight hours 35 minutes.
Quite a few companies operate buses from Zagreb to Split. FlixBus offers the most direct connections, but tickets can also be booked with Eurolines, Croatia Bus, and Crnja Tours.
Buses to Split from Zagreb will take between five hours 10 minutes and eight hours 35 minutes to reach their destination, when no stops are required along the way. So check schedules when booking, to avoid unnecessary delays.
There are plenty of daily departures from Zagreb to Split. During the week, travelers can pick from 17 possible departures, and there are 18 buses at weekends. On any given day, buses start running from around 8:30 a.m. continuing until just after 9:00 p.m.
Departure Bus Station: Buses from Zagreb to Split will always leave from Zagreb's central bus station. The bus station will appear as Autobusni kolodovr in journey listings, and is sometimes referred to by its address: "Avenija Marina Drića 4". The fastest way to reach the bus station from the city center is via the city's light rail network. Disembark at Branim. trnica, which is a five to ten minute walk north of the bus station. A host of trolleybuses also stop at Drićeva, just south of the bus terminal, so accessing bus departures from all over Zagreb should be simple.
Arrival Bus Station: Buses from Zagreb will arrive at Split's Autobusni kolodvor. This may be listed as Omnibusbahnhof, or by its street address "Obala Kneza Domagoja 12". In either case, passengers will arrive close to the seafront which is about a 20-25 minute walk south of the historic city center. Walking along the harbor is a scenic route into town, but taxis are available, and won't take more than ten minutes. The ferry port is a short five minute walk from the bus station as well, allowing island-hoppers to reach their boats with ease.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zagreb 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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