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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Trieste is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Split to Trieste?

The fastest way to get from Split to Trieste is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Split to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Trieste, Autostazione via Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct ferry between Split and Trieste?

No, there is no direct ferry from Split to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Trieste Port via Port of Ancona, Port of Zadar and Port of Mali Losinj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 55m.

How far is it from Split to Trieste?

The distance between Split and Trieste is 420 km. The road distance is 417.3 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Split to Trieste?

Book your Split to Trieste ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Split to Trieste without a car?

The best way to get from Split to Trieste without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs €95 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Split to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Trieste bus from?

Split to Trieste bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Bus or fly from Split to Trieste?

The best way to get from Split to Trieste is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Split to Trieste bus arrive?

Split to Trieste bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Can I drive from Split to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Split to Trieste is 417 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Split to Trieste.

How do I get a bus ticket from Split to Trieste?

Book your Split to Trieste bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 3046+ hotels available in Trieste.

Split to Trieste - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and Catamaran

There are 8 ways to get from Split to Trieste by bus, train, ferry, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
7h 8m
€98–205
Drive 417.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Split to Triestecar 417.3 km
5h 30m
€68–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Split to Ostarijetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Ostarije to Rijekatrain Re
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
11h 32m
€130–195
Ferry, Catamaran
1. Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry 53
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
3. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry
4. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Trieste Portferry
27h 55m
€278–438
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Split to Ogulinnighttrain
2. Take the train from Ogulin to Rijekatrain Re
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
11h 53m
€130–195
Bus via Split Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
9h 38m
€123–213
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SPU - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 58m
€96–603
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane SPU - TRS
8h 31m
€104–276

Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) flights

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Map of how to get from Split to Trieste.

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Distance: 420.1 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazione via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Split to Trieste Port via Port of Ancona, Port of Zadar, and Port of Mali Losinj in around 27h 55m.

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