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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Split is to bus which costs €95 - €170 and takes 41h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Split is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Split station. However, there are services departing from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur and arriving at Split Bus Station via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Split?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Split. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Split via Montpellier Saint-Roch, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Wien Meidling and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 39m.

How far is it from Madrid to Split?

The distance between Madrid and Split is 1707 km. The road distance is 2288.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Split without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 36m and costs €240 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Madrid to Split, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Split bus from?

Madrid to Split bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Split train from?

Madrid to Split train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Split?

The best way to get from Madrid to Split is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €800 and takes 39h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 41h 48m.

Where does the Madrid to Split bus arrive?

Madrid to Split bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Zagreb Central Bus Station.

Where does the Madrid to Split train arrive?

Madrid to Split train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Split?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Split is 2289 km. It takes approximately 24h 53m to drive from Madrid to Split.

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

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Where can I stay near Split?

There are 11753+ hotels available in Split.

Madrid to Split - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Split by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, TGV), car, 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.

Fly to Split Airport
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Split Airport (SPU)MAD - SPU
5h 45m
€106–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Zagreb Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Split Bus Station924 / ...
41h 48m
€97–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse VilleTgv
4. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Split Bus Station
32h 36m
€247–662
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zagreb Glavni Kol.Ec
5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to SplitIc
39h 39m
€331–778
Drive 2,288.5 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Split2,288.5 km
24h 53m
€355–513
Fly to Zadar Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)MAD - ZAD
2. Take the bus from Zemunik Donji to Split Bus Station
11h 9m
€117–322
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Padova
2. Take a shuttle bus from Padova to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split Bus Station
43h 49m
€106–520

Madrid to Split by train and bus

2Weekly Services

32h 36mAverage Duration

€247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,707.1 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Split, Croatia?

Iberia and Vueling Airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Split Airport (SPU) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Split via Montpellier Saint-Roch, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Wien Meidling, and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 39h 39m.

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