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Compare bus and flight for Trieste to Split
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Split among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $539.
Distance: 197 miles (318 km)
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $539 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Trieste to Split
Compare the available ways to get from Trieste to Split, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Split:
A bus is $468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Split costing on average $539.
Other travel options to Split take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46. The journey takes 9h 24m versus 5h 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.
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 Trieste to Split
How to get from Trieste to Split by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trieste to Split is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:00 PM 12h00 Trieste 4:00 AM Split $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

4:00 PM 12h00 Trieste 4:00 AM Split $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:20 AM 10h55 Trieste 9:15 PM Split $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

4:30 AM 12h05 Trieste 4:35 PM Split $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:30 AM 12h05 Trieste 5:35 PM Split $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
12:05 AM 12h55 Trieste 1:00 PM Split $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Split:
A bus is $468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Split costing on average $539.
Other travel options to Split take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste and Split as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport and arrive in Split Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Split, Autobusni Kolodvor.
- Travel with ITA, Croatia Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Split by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Split by bus.
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