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How to get fromMadrid to Splitby plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Split by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane MAD - SPU
    5h 55m
    €81–231

  2. Train, bus via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Mulhouse Villetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Split Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 7m
    €321–591

  3. Drive  2,288.4 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Splitcar car 2,288.4 km
    25h 6m
    €374–540

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Padovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Edvard Rusjan Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edvard Rusjan Airport to Zagrebbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Zagreb to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus 924 / ...
    40h 1m
    €284–1,176

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Genoabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Genoa to Anconabus bus 504
    3. Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry ferry 53
    40h 34m
    €279–426

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alcalá de Henarestrain train C2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Alcalá de Henares to Padovabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Padova to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    45h 10m
    €467–802

Madrid to Split by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration33h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,707.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and Ryanair fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Split Airport (SPU) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Padova, Edvard Rusjan Airport, and Zagreb in around 40h 1m.

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