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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
$171
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
14 h 59 m
Average duration
14 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
523 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Split is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Split will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.
Of the 1 trains that leave Vienna for Split on Sun, Jul 19, 1 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 trains cover the 523 km distance in an average of 14 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 59 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 14 h 59 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 Vienna to Split among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 324 miles (523 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $378 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 44m Average total duration 14h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Split:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Split costing on average $76 (€63).
A bus is $326 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Split costing on average $378 (€310).
Other travel options to Split take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 14m.
Train takes on average 14h 14m.
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Direct services run with EuroNight, ÖBB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Vienna to Split run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $70 (€57) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 14:06, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 324 miles (523 km) distance in 15h 54m.
Distance 324 miles (523 km) |
Average train duration 14h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 15h 54m |
First train 2:06 PM |
Last train 11:02 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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