There are 5 ways to get from Split to Metlika by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Split to Karlovactrain Ic
7h 39m€34–37Bus via Zagreb
cheapest- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagrebbus 924 / ...
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
8h 34m€27–224Drive 360.6 km
- Drive from Split to Metlikacar 360.6 km
3h 52m€57–82Fly, bus
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SPU - ZAG
- Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo mesto to Metlikabus
5h 45m€77–295Bus
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
8h 34m€50–262
Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split to Metlika is to train which costs €34 - €38 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Metlika is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Metlika. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Metlika via Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and Novo mesto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Split to Metlika. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Karlovac via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Split and Metlika is 404 km. The road distance is 360.6 km.
The best way to get from Split to Metlika without a car is to bus via Zagreb which takes 8h 34m and costs €26 - €230.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Split to Metlika, including transfers.
Split to Metlika bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split to Metlika train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.
The best way to get from Split to Metlika is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €34 - €38. Alternatively, you can bus via Zagreb, which costs €26 - €230 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Metlika, Slovenia?
HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a train from Split to Karlovac twice daily. Tickets cost €30 and the journey takes 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Metlika via Zagreb, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Novo mesto in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Split to Karlovac
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- 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
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–17
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
- Phone
- +385 1 3335 170
- uprava@samoborcek.hr
- Website
- samoborcek.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
Bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–160
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Zagreb Airport to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–190
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–160
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- Nomago
Bus from Novo mesto to Metlika
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–5
- Website
- Nomago
- Phone
- +385 21 612 005
- kontakt@promet-makarska.hr
- Website
- Promet Makarska
Bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–100
- Website
- Promet Makarska
- Phone
- + 385 (0)21 643 422
- info@delminiumtravel.hr
- Website
- delminiumtravel.hr
Bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €44
- Schedules at
- delminiumtravel.hr
- Phone
- +385 35 415 165
- info@slavonija-bus.hr
- Website
- slavonija-bus.hr
Bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Schedules at
- slavonija-bus.hr
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Split to Metlika bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Split to Metlika train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Karlovac station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Metlika is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Split to Metlika.
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