There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Split by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, TGV), car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Split Airport (SPU)plane BIO - SPU
8h 33m€82–172Train, bus
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Avignon Tgvtrain
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Split Bus Stationbus
36h 40m€341–552Train
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Avignon Tgvtrain
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ec
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain Ic
42h 48m€563–1,124Drive 2,051.5 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Splitcar 2,051.5 km
22h 21m€325–470Bus to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Split Airport (SPU)plane SDR - SPU
11h 15m€208–278Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Split Airport (SPU)plane BIQ - SPU
12h 5m€103–302Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padua to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus N535
36h 56m€163–222Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
- Take the train from Padova to Anconatrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry 53
38h 32m€259–379Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Venice - Mestre Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
40h€248–1,138
Bilbao to Split by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Split is to fly which costs €80 - €180 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Split is to fly which takes 8h 33m and costs €80 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Split. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Padua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Split. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Split via Zaragoza-Delicias, Avignon Tgv, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 48m.
The distance between Bilbao and Split is 1585 km. The road distance is 2051.5 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Split without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 40m and costs €340 - €550.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Bilbao to Split, including transfers.
Bilbao to Split bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Split train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Split is to fly which takes 8h 33m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €550 - €1200 and takes 42h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €230 and takes 36h 56m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Split, Croatia?
Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Split Airport (SPU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Split via Zaragoza-Delicias, Avignon Tgv, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 42h 48m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Split Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–150
Flights from Santander Airport to Split Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +41 79 445 39 68
- [email protected]
- Website
- zelicreisen.ch
Bus from Basel SBB to Split Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €103
- Schedules at
- zelicreisen.ch
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Ancona to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Split bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Padova station.
Bilbao to Split train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Split is 2052 km. It takes approximately 22h 21m to drive from Bilbao to Split.
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