There are 8 ways to get from Rijeka Airport to Split by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Šmrika to Split Bus Stationbus
8h 23m€29–60Bus via Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor
cheapest- Take the bus from Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
9h 21m€3–5Train
- Take the train from Plase to Ostarijetrain Re
- Take the train from Ostarije to Splittrain Ic
9h 10m€56–60Drive 331.3 km
- Drive from Rijeka Airport to Splitcar 331.3 km
4h 14m€49–70Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka Airport to Zagreb
- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Split Airport (SPU)plane ZAG - SPU
6h 26m€250–432Bus via Gospić
- Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Gospićbus N948 / ...
- Take the bus from Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor to Split Bus Stationbus
8h 35m€27–52Bus via Rijeka bus station
- Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus N948 / ...
9h 35m€30–58Shuttle to Pula Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka Airport to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor
- Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Split Airport (SPU)plane PUY - SPU
10h 43m
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Split Airport (SPU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rijeka Airport to Split is to bus via Crikvenica, Autobusni Kolodvor which costs €3 - €5 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Rijeka Airport to Split is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rijeka Airport to Split station. However, there are services departing from Šmrika and arriving at Split Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Rijeka Airport to Split. However, there are services departing from Plase and arriving at Split via Ostarije. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Rijeka Airport and Split is 377 km. The road distance is 331.3 km.
The best way to get from Rijeka Airport to Split without a car is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs €29 - €60.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Rijeka Airport to Split, including transfers.
Rijeka Airport to Split bus services, operated by Brioni Pula d.o.o., depart from Šmrika station.
Rijeka Airport to Split train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Plase station.
The best way to get from Rijeka Airport to Split is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs €29 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €56 - €61 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Rijeka Airport, Croatia and Split, Croatia?
Brioni Pula d.o.o. operates a bus from Šmrika to Split Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rijeka Airport to Split via Plase and Ostarije in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
Flights from Pula Airport to Split Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–440
Flights from Pula Airport to Split Airport via Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Plase to Ostarije
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Ostarije to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +385 52 356 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brioni Pula d.o.o.
Bus from Šmrika to Split Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Brioni Pula d.o.o.
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Booking & Getting There
Rijeka Airport to Split bus services, operated by Brioni Pula d.o.o., arrive at Split Bus Station.
Rijeka Airport to Split train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ostarije station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka Airport to Split is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Rijeka Airport to Split.
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