What is the cheapest way to get from Split to Sicily?

The cheapest way to get from Split to Sicily is to car ferry and bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 31h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Split to Sicily?

The fastest way to get from Split to Sicily is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €85 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Zagreb, Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 9m.

How far is it from Split to Sicily?

The distance between Split and Sicily is 711 km.

How do I travel from Split to Sicily without a car?

The best way to get from Split to Sicily without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 29h 16m and costs €80 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Split to Sicily?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Split to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Sicily bus from?

Split to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Split to Sicily train from?

Split to Sicily train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.

Train, bus or fly from Split to Sicily?

The best way to get from Split to Sicily is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €85 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 34h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €290 and takes 35h 9m.

Where does the Split to Sicily bus arrive?

Split to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

Where does the Split to Sicily train arrive?

Split to Sicily train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 264+ hotels available in Sicily.

Split to Sicily - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and ferry

Q: Is there a direct train between Split and Sicily?

No, there is no direct train from Split to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Villach Hbf, Udine, Napoli Centrale and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 46m.

There are 7 ways to get from Split to Sicily by plane, car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)SPU - CTA
6h 32m
€89–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo
35h 9m
€76–284
Car ferry, drive, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Split to Port of Ancona53
2. Drive from Port Of Ancona to Port of Naples
3. Take the ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermo
25h 32m
€125–221
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Split to Port of Ancona53
2. Take the train from Ancona to Roma TerminiRe
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
29h 16m
€82–255
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Split to Port of Ancona53
2. Take the bus from Ancona to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
3. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal Bus
31h 4m
€79–142
Fly to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Palermo Airport (PMO)SPU - PMO
7h 5m
€101–244
Train
1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to UdineRjx / ...
4. Take the train from Udine to Napoli Centrale
5. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo CentraleIc
34h 46m
€145–343

Split to Sicily by car ferry, foot, bus, and train

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29h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 711 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Sicily, Italy?

easyJet, Croatia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Split to Palermo Notarbartolo via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Villach Hbf, Udine, Napoli Centrale, and Palermo Centrale in around 34h 46m.

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