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Compare train, bus, and flight for Split to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Split to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg 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 Split to Zagreb:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Split to Zagreb costing on average $24 (€19).
A bus is $92 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Zagreb costing on average $112 (€91).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $107 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€71). The journey takes 4h 44m versus 4h 12m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Split to Zagreb
How to get from Split to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Split to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 PM6h00Split, Autobusni Kolodvor10:30 PMZagreb, Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
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4:30 PM6h00Split, Autobusni Kolodvor10:30 PMZagreb, Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OU3817:50 PM0h45Split Airport8:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$1001One-way0 transfers
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2:00 PM5h00Split, Autobusni Kolodvor7:00 PMZagreb, Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
7:25 AM5h05Split, Autobusni Kolodvor12:30 PMZagreb, Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
11:50 AM5h10Split, Autobusni Kolodvor5:00 PMZagreb, Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
OU6551:25 PM0h45Split Airport2:10 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$1161One-way0 transfers
OU6516:15 AM0h45Split Airport7:00 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$1161One-way0 transfers
OU5400 · OU54355:00 PM4h35Split Airport9:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$5301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Split to Zagreb:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Split to Zagreb costing on average $24 (€19).
A bus is $92 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Zagreb costing on average $112 (€91).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Split and Zagreb as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Split Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Nomago, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Autotrans by Arriva, Infobus, Samoborček EU grupa d.o.o., Promet Makarska to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia to go to Zagreb by flight.
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Autotrans by Arriva, Infobus, Samoborček EU grupa d.o.o., Promet Makarska.
- 1 direct trains per day with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
- 3 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Air Nostrum.
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