There are 7 ways to get from Split to Trieste by plane, car ferry, car, bus, train (Trenitalia), train, 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 to Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SPU - FCO
4h 36m€64–199Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Port of Split to Port of Anconacarferry
- Drive from Port Of Ancona to Triestecar
15h€165–350Bus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagrebbus 924 / ...
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N997
19h 21m€75–184Train
- Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbftrain 318 / ...
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Tiburtinatrain
21h 50m€208–374Fly to Naples Airport, train
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane SPU - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
4h 30m€76–238Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry 53
- Take the train from Ancona to Roma Tiburtinatrain 4151 / ...
16h 12m€143–221Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Port of Split to Port of Anconacarferry
- Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain 4151 / ...
17h 12m€155–342
Split to Trieste by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Split to Trieste is to fly which costs €60 - €200 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Trieste is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs €75 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at S. Costanza/Istria via Zagreb and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Split to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Roma Nomentana via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Roma Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
The distance between Split and Trieste is 442 km.
The best way to get from Split to Trieste without a car is to bus which takes 19h 21m and costs €75 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Split to Trieste, including transfers.
Split to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split to Trieste train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.
The best way to get from Split to Trieste is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €190 and takes 19h 21m, you could also train, which costs €200 - €380 and takes 21h 50m.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Trieste, Lazio, Italy?
Ryanair and Croatia Airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to S. Costanza/Istria via Zagreb and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 19h 21m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Split Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zagreb to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 081 428 5555
- [email protected]
- Website
- snav.it
Car ferry from Port of Split to Port of Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €120–280
- Schedules at
- snav.it
- Passenger
- €40
- Vehicle
- €60
Car ferry from Port of Split to Port of Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €120–280
- Schedules at
- snav.it
- Passenger
- €40
- Vehicle
- €60
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More Questions & Answers
Split to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Split to Trieste train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
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