There are 8 ways to get from Split to Athens by plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, 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 from Split Airport
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SPU - ATH
5h 10m€80–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Shkodër - Kompleksi Luani-Abus
- Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Athensbus
24h 8m€73–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
- Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníkibus
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
20h 56m€123–184Ferry, bus and ferry
- Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry 56
- Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Samiferry Asf
- Take the busferry from Sami to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetbusferry
33h 29m€251–368Drive 1,148.3 km
- Drive from Split to Athenscar 1,148.3 km
15h 38m€210–304Shuttle to Dubrovnik Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
- Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane DBV - ATH
9h 14mBus, train via Ston
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Ston Zaton Dolibus
- Take the bus from Zaton Doli to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
- Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the train from Skopje to Gevgelijatrain 631 / ...
- Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
22h 4m€142–242Bus via Dubrovnik
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus 974 / ...
- Take the bus from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station to Kotor Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
- Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Athensbus
24h 57m€80–135
Split Airport (SPU) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Split to Athens is to bus which costs €70 - €85 and takes 24h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station and arriving at Athens via Shkoder -Kisha e Zojës and Shkoder,Rruga Teuta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 8m.
The distance between Split and Athens is 952 km. The road distance is 1148.3 km.
The best way to get from Split to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 56m and costs €120 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Split to Athens, including transfers.
Split to Athens bus services, operated by Vector, depart from Split Bus Station.
The best way to get from Split to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €85 and takes 24h 8m.
Split to Athens bus services, operated by Vector, arrive at Shkodër - Kompleksi Luani-A station.
Athens is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 4:52 PM in Split and 5:52 PM in Athens.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Athens, Greece?
Volotea, Croatia Airlines, and Aegean Airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split Bus Station to Athens via Shkodër - Kompleksi Luani-A, Shkoder -Kisha e Zojës, Shkodër - Center, and Shkoder,Rruga Teuta in around 24h 8m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Split Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Sunday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €45–210
Flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +385 (0) 91 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Zaton Doli to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- passdept_h@jadrolinija.hr
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Split to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €160–240
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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