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 €120 - €170 and takes 40h 31m.

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 - €320.

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 Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur and arriving at Split Bus Station via Padua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 31m.

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, Stuttgart Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 19m.

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 - €650.

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 Tabita Tour, depart from Méndez Álvaro Estación 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.

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 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 40h 31m.

Where does the Madrid to Split bus arrive?

Madrid to Split bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Padova 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 25h 2m to drive from Madrid to Split.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 12353+ hotels available in Split.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Split by plane, train, bus, night train, 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
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Split Airport (SPU)plane MAD - SPU
5h 45m
€106–312
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Split Bus Stationbus
32h 36m
€240–642
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
4. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.nighttrain En
5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain Ic
39h 19m
€237–533
Drive 2,288.5 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Splitcar 2,288.5 km
25h 2m
€359–518
Bus
1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padua to Split Bus Stationbus N535
40h 31m
€127–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Zagreb Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain Ic
43h 39m
€118–171
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Genève, Place des Alpes to Mrkonjic Grad, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Mrkonjic Grad, Autobuska Stanica to Split Bus Stationbus
46h 35m

Madrid to Split by train and bus

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32h 36mAverage Duration

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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 bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Split Bus Station via Padova and Padua in around 40h 31m.

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