There are 6 ways to get from Trieste to Split by bus, train, night bus, car, shuttle 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
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Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Pivka
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Take the train from Pivka to Rijeka
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Take the train from Rijeka to Ostarije
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Take the train from Ostarije to Split
Bus, night bus
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Take the bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Bale Bus Stop
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Take the night bus from Bale Bus Stop to Split Central Bus Station
Drive
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Drive from Trieste to Split
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb, fly
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Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljana
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Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana to Zagreb Airport
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Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Split (SPU)
Fly from Trieste
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Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Split (SPU)
Trieste to Split by bus
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International entry into Croatia from Italy
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Italy
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Croatia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Croatia is currently allowed from Italy.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Split is 00385 91 468 30 32.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Split is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Split is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 00385 91 468 30 32.
No, returning to Italy from Croatia is currently allowed.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Split is to bus which costs €26 - €35 and takes 8h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Trieste to Split is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 5h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trieste and arriving at Split bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Split. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Split via Pivka, Rijeka and Ostarije. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Trieste and Split is 318 km. The road distance is 486.7 km.
The best way to get from Trieste to Split without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €26 - €35.
The bus from Trieste to Split bus station takes 8h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Trieste to Split bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trieste station.
Trieste to Split train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
The best way to get from Trieste to Split is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €26 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 13h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €330 and takes 7h 28m.
- Distance: 318 km
- Duration: 8h 5m
What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Split, Croatia?
FlixBus operates a bus from Trieste to Split bus station once daily. Tickets cost 190 kn - 240 kn and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trieste to Split via Pivka, Rijeka, and Ostarije in around 13h 8m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zagreb to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 350 kn - 1.200 kn
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zagreb to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 350 kn - 1.200 kn
Flights from Trieste to Split via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.500 kn - 5.500 kn
Flights from Trieste to Split via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.500 kn - 5.500 kn
Flights from Trieste to Split via Frankfurt, Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.500 kn - 5.500 kn
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Zagreb to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 350 kn - 1.200 kn
Flights from Trieste to Split via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 3.300 kn
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Trieste to Split via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 3.300 kn
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Trieste to Split via Rome, Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 950 kn - 3.800 kn
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Trieste Centrale to Pivka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 26 kn - 55 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 51 kn - 55 kn
Frequently asked questions
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Trieste Centrale to Pivka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 220 kn - 300 kn
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Phone
- +386 129 13 332
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Pivka to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30 kn - 75 kn
- Website
- Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- 45 kn - 55 kn
- Regional Train Ticket
- 30 kn - 40 kn
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- 60 kn - 75 kn
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Rijeka to Ostarije
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 55 kn - 80 kn
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass
Train from Ostarije to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 130 kn - 180 kn
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Trieste to Split bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 190 kn - 240 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Bale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 150 kn
- Website
- Nomago
- Economy
- 75 kn - 110 kn
- Premium
- 90 kn - 130 kn
- Family&friends
- 100 kn - 150 kn
- Phone
- +385 52 356 500
- brioni@brioni.hr
- Website
- brioni.hr
Bus from Trieste to Bale
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Night bus from Bale Bus Stop to Split Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 220 kn - 310 kn
- Website
- Arriva d.o.o.
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 220 kn - 1.100 kn
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 220 kn - 240 kn
- Private
- 550 kn - 1.100 kn
Shuttle from Ljubljana to Zagreb Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 210 kn - 1.700 kn
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 210 kn - 270 kn
- Private
- 850 kn - 1.700 kn
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The quickest flight from Zagreb Airport to Split Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Trieste to Split bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Split bus station.
Trieste to Split train services, operated by Croatian Railways (HŽPP), arrive at Split station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Split is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Trieste to Split.
Croatia Airlines offers flights from Zagreb Airport to Split Airport.
Book your Trieste to Split bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 923+ hotels available in Split. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
The best way to get from Trieste to Trieste Airport is to train which takes 28 min and costs €2 - €35.