There are 7 ways to get from Bologna to Split by plane, train, ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, 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 from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Split Airport (SPU)plane BLQ - SPU
6h 37m€80–260Train, ferry
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry 53
12h 8m€133–235Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 536 / ...
- Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 924 / ...
14h 28m€357–768Train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbftrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain 19 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319 / ...
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain Ic
20h 6m€106–220Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Split Airport (SPU)plane FLR - SPU
7h 40m€112–254Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Anconabus N422 / ...
- Take the carferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Splitcarferry
15h 49m€219–362Drive 707 km
- Drive from Bologna to Splitcar 707 km
8h 11m€114–165
Bologna to Split by train, bus, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Split is to drive which costs €110 - €170 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Split is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €80 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Split. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Stazione Mestre, Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Split. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Split via Venezia Mestre, Villach Hbf, Ljubljana and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 6m.
The distance between Bologna and Split is 444 km. The road distance is 707 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Split without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 8m and costs €130 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Bologna to Split, including transfers.
Bologna to Split bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Split train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Split is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €350 - €800 and takes 14h 28m, you could also train, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 20h 6m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Split, Croatia?
Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Split Airport (SPU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Stazione Mestre, Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Zagreb in around 14h 28m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Split Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–370
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Split Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–390
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Split Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–550
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zagreb to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Split bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) station.
Bologna to Split train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Split is 707 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Bologna to Split.
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