There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Split by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, train (TGV, Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Split Airport (SPU)plane BCN - SPU
5h 24m€57–174Train, ferry
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry 53
25h 42m€284–520Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Edvard Rusjan Airportbus
- Take the bus from Edvard Rusjan Airport to Zagrebbus
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 924 / ...
29h 23m€269–1,083Car ferry, train, ferry
- Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain
- Take the train from Parma to Anconatrain Ic
- Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry 53
40h 17m€254–389Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Genoabus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Anconabus 504
- Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry 53
32h 49m€223–339Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Schwarzach-St.Veittrain Ec
- Take the train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ec
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain Ic
35h 15m€433–682Drive 1,729.6 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Splitcar 1,729.6 km
19h 22m€281–406
Barcelona to Split by train, bus, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Split is to fly which costs €55 - €180 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Split is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €55 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Split. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Padova, Edvard Rusjan Airport and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Split. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Split via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, Schwarzach-St.Veit and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.
The distance between Barcelona and Split is 1232 km. The road distance is 1729.6 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Split without a car is to train and ferry which takes 25h 42m and costs €280 - €550.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Barcelona to Split, including transfers.
Barcelona to Split bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Split train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Split is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €260 - €1100 and takes 29h 23m, you could also train, which costs €430 - €700 and takes 35h 15m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Split, Croatia?
Vueling Airlines and Croatia Airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Split Airport (SPU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Padova, Edvard Rusjan Airport, and Zagreb in around 29h 23m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–140
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.ro
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- passdept_h@jadrolinija.hr
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Ancona to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Ancona to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Ancona to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Split bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Padova station.
Barcelona to Split train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Split is 1730 km. It takes approximately 19h 22m to drive from Barcelona to Split.
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