How far is it from Split to Mount Etna?

The distance between Split and Mount Etna is 738 km.

How do I travel from Split to Mount Etna without a car?

The best way to get from Split to Mount Etna without a car is to bus and train and ferry and travel which takes 22h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Split to Mount Etna?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Split to Mount Etna, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Etna?

There are 5130+ hotels available in Mount Etna.

Split to Mount Etna - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Split to Mount Etna by plane, unknown, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, 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, travel
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1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SPU - CTA
2. Walk from Catania-Airport-CTA to Mount Etnaunknown
6h 48m
Bus, train, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
3. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Giarre-Ripostotrain Re
7. Walk from Giarre-Riposto to Mount Etnaunknown
22h 58m
Ferry, car ferry, train, travel
1. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnikferry 842 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry 54
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
4. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Giarre-Ripostotrain Re
6. Walk from Giarre-Riposto to Mount Etnaunknown
26h 52m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Bologna Centralebus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus
3. Walk from Pedara to Mount Etnaunknown
32h 1m
Train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbftrain 318 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Giarre-Ripostotrain Re
7. Walk from Giarre-Riposto to Mount Etnaunknown
31h 26m
Bus, bus and ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Kotor, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
3. Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
4. Walk from Etna to Mount Etnaunknown
43h 26m
Drive, car ferry, ferry, travel
1. Drive from Split to Dubrovnikcar
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry 54
3. Drive from Port of Bari to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Walk from Messina Marittima to Mount Etnaunknown
18h 33m

Split Airport (SPU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 11mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Split to Mount Etna.

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Distance: 737.8 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Mount Etna, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Split to Mount Etna. However, you can take the shuttle to Split Airport, walk to Split Airport (SPU) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), then travel to Mount Etna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Mount Etna via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor, Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, Trieste, Autostazione, Trieste Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Messina Marittima, Messina Centrale, and Giarre-Riposto in around 22h 58m.

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