There are 8 ways to get from Split to Barcelona by plane, ferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)
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- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SPU - BCN
5h 31m€57–167Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry 53
- Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
27h 12m€293–565Bus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagrebbus 924 / ...
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Edvard Rusjan Airportbus
- Take the bus from Edvard Rusjan Airport to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
29h 59m€269–1,735Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Port of Split to Port of Anconacarferry
- Drive from Port Of Ancona to Port of Civitavecchiacar
- Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
36h 9m€275–530Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry 53
- Take the bus from Ancona to Genoabus 504
- Take the bus from Genoa to Barcelonabus
34h 42m€223–354Ferry, train, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry 53
- Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchiatrain Re
- Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
39h 29m€272–412Train
- Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Wien Meidlingtrain Ec
- Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Trn
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
42h 46m€610–1,137Drive 1,730 km
- Drive from Split to Barcelonacar 1,730 km
19h 22m€278–402
Split to Barcelona by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Split to Barcelona is to fly which costs €55 - €170 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs €55 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Zagreb, Edvard Rusjan Airport and Padova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Split to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Wien Meidling, Bruxelles-Midi and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 46m.
The distance between Split and Barcelona is 1232 km. The road distance is 1730 km.
The best way to get from Split to Barcelona without a car is to ferry and train which takes 27h 12m and costs €290 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Split to Barcelona, including transfers.
Split to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split to Barcelona train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.
The best way to get from Split to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €260 - €1800 and takes 29h 59m, you could also train, which costs €600 - €1200 and takes 42h 46m.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Barcelona, Spain?
Vueling Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Zagreb, Edvard Rusjan Airport, and Padova in around 29h 59m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Split Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ancona to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ancona to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- passdept_h@jadrolinija.hr
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Split to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Split to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Split to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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More Questions & Answers
Split to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Split to Barcelona train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Barcelona is 1730 km. It takes approximately 19h 22m to drive from Split to Barcelona.
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