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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Trieste is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Split to Trieste is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Trieste?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Trieste. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct ferry between Split and Trieste?

No, there is no direct ferry from Split to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Trieste Port via Port of Ancona, Port of Zadar and Port of Mali Losinj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.

How far is it from Split to Trieste?

The distance between Split and Trieste is 420 km. The road distance is 417.3 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Split to Trieste?

Book your Split to Trieste ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Split to Trieste without a car is to bus via Rijeka which takes 7h 8m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Split to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Trieste bus from?

Split to Trieste bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Bus or fly from Split to Trieste?

The best way to get from Split to Trieste is to bus via Rijeka which takes 7h 8m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €310 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Split to Trieste bus arrive?

Split to Trieste bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Can I drive from Split to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Split to Trieste is 417 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Split to Trieste.

How do I get a bus ticket from Split to Trieste?

Book your Split to Trieste bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 753+ hotels available in Trieste.

Split to Trieste - 8 ways to travel via bus, ferry, Catamaran, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Split to Trieste by bus, ferry, car, plane, 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.

Bus via Rijeka
best
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
7h 8m
€68–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Triestebus N535
8h 10m
€30–55
Ferry, Catamaran
1. Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry 53
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
3. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Mali Losinjferry
4. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Trieste Portferry
24h 55m
€223–381
Drive 417.3 km
1. Drive from Split to Triestecar 417.3 km
5h 26m
€65–94
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SPU - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 58m
€84–637
Bus via Split Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
9h 38m
€114–291
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane SPU - TRS
7h 51m
€99–301
Fly to Pula Airport, bus
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane SPU - PUY
2. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trieste Centralebus
8h 2m
€109–368

Split to Trieste by ferry

2Weekly Ferries

24h 55mAverage Duration

€223Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Split to Trieste.

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Distance: 420.1 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazione via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Split to Trieste Port via Port of Ancona, Port of Zadar, and Port of Mali Losinj in around 24h 55m.

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