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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 prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 €8, and a flight costs an average of €48.
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 prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 €3, and a flight costs an average of €47.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price | €87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
€22 Average price Cheapest | €398 Average price | €87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 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 $97 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Zagreb costing on average $117 (€94).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
This is compared to other travel options from Split to Zagreb:
A bus is $467 (€376) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Zagreb costing on average $494 (€398).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
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.
11:00 PM5h50Split, Autobusni Kolodvor4:50 AMZagreb, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:00 PM5h50Split, Autobusni Kolodvor4:50 AMZagreb, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OU3817:50 PM0h45Split Airport8:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport€811One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:30 PM6h00Split, Autobusni Kolodvor10:30 PMZagreb, Bus Station€221One-way0 transfers
9:45 AM4h55Split, Autobusni Kolodvor2:40 PMZagreb, Bus Station€231One-way0 transfers
5:15 PM4h55Split, Autobusni Kolodvor10:10 PMZagreb, Bus Station€231One-way0 transfers
OU6551:25 PM0h45Split Airport2:10 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport€931One-way0 transfers
OU6574:40 PM0h45Split Airport5:25 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport€931One-way0 transfers
OU6516:15 AM0h50Split Airport7:05 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport€931One-way0 transfers
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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 $97 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Zagreb costing on average $117 (€94).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
- 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 Croatia Airlines, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia to go to Zagreb by flight.
- Travel with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Zagreb by train.
- 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.
- 3 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Air Nostrum.
- 1 direct trains per day with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
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