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ZagrebSplit258 km

How to get from Zagreb to Split

  • 258 km as the crow flies
  • Fastest: bus, 5h
  • 48 bus departures a day with FlixBus

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We compared the ways to travel from Zagreb to Split. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 258 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

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258 km

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Departures from Zagreb to Split

FlixBus runs 48 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 23:55.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBusbus4800:5023:55
FlixBus, Promet Makarska, Autotrans by Arrivabus2402:0023:55
HŽ Putnicki prijevoztrain113:4913:49

All departuresFlixBus

  • 00:50
  • 01:00
  • 01:50
  • 02:00
  • 04:30
  • 05:00
  • 05:15
  • 05:45
  • 06:00
  • 06:30
  • 06:45
  • 07:00
  • 07:30
  • 07:45
  • 08:00
  • 08:30
  • 09:00
  • 09:15
  • 09:35
  • 10:00
  • 10:15
  • 10:30
  • 11:30
  • 12:15
  • 12:25
  • 12:28
  • 12:30
  • 13:00
  • 13:15
  • 13:25
  • 13:28
  • 14:00
  • 14:15
  • 15:00
  • 16:00
  • 17:00
  • 17:30
  • 18:00
  • 18:30
  • 19:00
  • 19:30
  • 20:00
  • 20:30
  • 21:00
  • 21:55
  • 22:55
  • 23:45
  • 23:55

All departuresFlixBus, Promet Makarska, Autotrans by Arriva

  • 02:00
  • 03:00
  • 06:00
  • 07:00
  • 07:35
  • 07:45
  • 08:00
  • 08:30
  • 09:00
  • 10:15
  • 10:30
  • 12:00
  • 12:30
  • 13:25
  • 14:15
  • 15:45
  • 16:00
  • 16:30
  • 17:00
  • 18:00
  • 19:30
  • 21:00
  • 22:30
  • 23:55

All departuresHŽ Putnicki prijevoz

  • 13:49

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

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Operators seen on these journeys

On this route you travel with FlixBus, HŽ Putnicki prijevoz; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Zagreb to Split works

Start with a FlixBus bus from Zagreb to Split, about 5h. In total it's roughly €21 over 5h, direct, no transfers.

Zagreb to Split: common questions

How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Split?

The most useful route takes about 5h by bus, with no transfer.

When is the first bus from Zagreb to Split?

The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 23:55, according to the published timetable.

How many bus departures a day are there from Zagreb to Split?

48 a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 23:55.

When is the first train from Zagreb to Split?

The first train with HŽ Putnicki prijevoz leaves at 13:49 and the last at 13:49, according to the published timetable.

How many train departures a day are there from Zagreb to Split?

1 a day with HŽ Putnicki prijevoz, between 13:49 and 13:49.

How far is Split from Zagreb?

About 258 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Zagreb to Split cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €21. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Zagreb to Split?

On this route you travel with FlixBus, HŽ Putnicki prijevoz.

What is the cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Split?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: FlixBus

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026