How do you get to Split?
Getting There6/10Easier to reach than about 55% of cities
- Main airport
- Split Airport (SPU)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: visit-croatia.co.uk, expatincroatia.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Split Airport is actually in Kaštela, not Split itself—plan 30-40 min transport time from airport to city center; express buses are the most economical option for budget travelers
- The express shuttle bus and local bus 37 are significantly cheaper than taxis; always confirm you're boarding the correct bus outside the terminal
- All transport hubs cluster together in the port zone (bus, train, ferry)—very convenient for onward connections; you can walk between them or catch a local bus
- Ferry/catamaran to airport works May-August only and provides a scenic alternative to road transport; book in advance during peak season
- Croatia uses the Euro (EUR) since January 2023; most taxis and ride-apps accept cards, but have some cash on hand for local buses and small purchases
- Local bus tickets are cheaper on the Promet Split app than paying cash on board; many city buses only accept cash, so plan accordingly
- During peak summer (July-August) all transport routes are busier; allow extra time for queues at bus/ferry stations
- Rental cars are available at the airport but book well in advance in high season; motorway tolls are included in ride-app quotes but not in taxi meters
Airport
- Name
- Split Airport (SPU)
- Location
- Kaštela, 25 km northwest of Split city center
Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
- Ryanair
- Lufthansa
- EasyJet
- Wizz Air
- Air Serbia
- Air France
- KLM
- British Airways
Ground Transport
Express Shuttle Bus (Pleso Prijevoz)
- Cost
- €9.00
- Payment
- Pay driver on board or buy online in advance
- Frequency
- Corresponds with flight arrivals/departures
- Duration Minutes
- 30-40
- Notes
- Direct service to Split city center/main bus station
Local Public Bus (Promet Line 37)
- Cost
- €3.00
- Payment
- Pay driver on board; purchase via Promet Split app
- Frequency
- ~20 minutes weekdays and Saturdays 6am-10pm
- Duration Minutes
- 40-50
- Notes
- Stops on main road outside airport, not terminal; less frequent than express; arrives at Sukosan bus station, ~10 min walk to Old Town
Taxi
- Cost
- €200
- Duration Minutes
- 30-40
- Notes
- Expect €30-50 range; use registered yellow taxis with meter; many now accept cards
Uber / Bolt / Cammeo
- Cost
- €30
- Duration Minutes
- 30-40
- Notes
- Flat rate from airport to central Split; pickup point by Promet bus stop ~3 min walk from airport
Rental Car
- Notes
- Multiple agencies at terminal arrivals; reserve in advance during peak season
Catamaran Line
- Cost
- €99
- Type
- Ferry (seasonal - May to August)
- Frequency
- 8-10 times daily
- Duration Minutes
- 20
- Notes
- Scenic Adriatic route to Split ferry port; board ~300m from airport; buy online or at Riva travel agency; also direct catamarans to Bol (Brac) and Stari Grad (Hvar)
Ferry
- Terminal
- Split Ferry Port
- Journey Times
- 20 minutes to 11.5 hours depending on route
- Terminal Location
- Waterfront, adjacent to bus/train station; 5 min walk from port zone
- Low Season Daily Departures
- 33-37
- High Season Daily Departures
- 111-114
- Notes
- 32 ferry routes; 9 accept cars, 23 accept bicycles, 24 accept pets
Operators
- Jadrolinija
- Kapetan Luka
- TP Line
- Bura Line
- Krilo Shipping Company
- Adriatic Fast Ferries
- Snav
- ENVIRA Sibenik
Destinations Domestic
- Hvar
- Brač (Bol, Supetar, Milna)
- Korčula
- Vis
- Šolta
- Mljet
- Zadar
- Ribat
- Makarska
- Dubrovnik
Destinations International
- Ancona (Italy, year-round)
- Bari (Italy, March-October, weekly)
Train
- Station
- Split train station
- Operator
- Hrvatske željeznice (HŽ)
- Station Location
- Port zone, next to bus station and ferry terminal
- Note
- Less frequent than buses; confirm timetable in advance
Destinations
- Zagreb (6.5-8.5 hours, 1-2 daily)
- Budapest (summer only)
- Vienna (Austria)
- Munich (Germany)
Intercity Bus
- Station
- Autobusni kolodvor Split (AK Split)
- Operator
- Flixbus, Croatia Bus, Arriva, and others
- Connectivity & Internet
- Adjacent to train station and ferry terminal; 7-10 min walk to Old Town/Diocletian's Palace
- Station Hours
- 05:30-22:00 (can vary on holidays)
- Station Location
- Obala kneza Domagoja 12, port zone
Destinations Domestic
- Zagreb (5-6 hours)
- Zadar
- Sibenik
- Trogir
- Makarska
- Dubrovnik (4-6 hours)
- Osijek
- Rijeka
- Pula
Destinations International
- Trieste (Italy)
- Munich (Germany)
Day Trip Access
- Islands Ciovo
- Boat service via Bura Line; island bus lines also run from Split
- Islands šOlta
- Ferry/catamaran access via Jadrolinija or Krilo Shipping Company
- Nearby Islands
- Well-connected by frequent ferries and catamarans to Adriatic islands
Nearby Towns
- Trogir (7 km west by coastal road)
- Solin (nearby by local bus)
- Klis (fortress, bus line 34)
- Omiš (bus line 60)
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