There are 7 ways to get from Split to Central Athens by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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 8m€81–222Bus, 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
19h 28m€123–184Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry 56
- Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
- Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
27h 39m€279–409Drive 1,148.7 km
- Drive from Split to Central Athenscar 1,148.7 km
15h 39m€213–307Shuttle 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 12mBus via Ulcinj
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinjbus
- Take the bus from Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
- Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Athensbus
21h 25m€82–113Bus
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Lezhëbus
- Take the bus from Lezhë to Athensbus
26h 25m€81–92
Split to Central Athens by ferry, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split to Central Athens is to bus which costs €80 - €95 and takes 26h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Central Athens is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €80 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Central Athens. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Athens via Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj and Shkoder,Rruga Teuta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
The distance between Split and Central Athens is 951 km. The road distance is 1148.7 km.
The best way to get from Split to Central Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 28m and costs €120 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Split to Central Athens, including transfers.
Split to Central Athens bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
The best way to get from Split to Central Athens is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Ulcinj, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 21h 25m.
Split to Central Athens bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Central Athens is 1149 km. It takes approximately 15h 39m to drive from Split to Central Athens.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Central 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, Autobusni Kolodvor to Athens via Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj and Shkoder,Rruga Teuta in around 21h 25m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Split Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Sunday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–220
Flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and 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.
- 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
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- 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
- €180–260
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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