City-to-City Transfer
Zagreb to Split by train, bus or private transfer
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Zagreb to Split: how to make this journey
Zagreb to Split is a long run down to the Dalmatian coast, and there is no single best way to do it. Buses leave the main Zagreb bus station all day and are the most flexible choice. The direct train is slower but runs once a day in daylight, with a night train on some Fridays. Croatia Airlines also flies the route. A private transfer, which can start at Zagreb Airport and include a stop at Plitvice Lakes, is the option you can book on this page.
Quick answers
- One direct day train: train 523 leaves Zagreb Glavni kolodvor at 13:49 and reaches Split at 21:47, daily. [1]
- The 2025/2026 railway timetable runs from 14 December 2025 to 12 December 2026. [2]
- Buses leave from Zagreb bus station (Avenija Marina Držića 4); Arriva gives the trip as about 5:30 h, depending on traffic. [3]
- FlixBus lists 17 trips a day on this route, with a minimum trip time of 4 hr 5 min. [4]
- Arriving at Zagreb Airport without a car? The Pleso Prijevoz shuttle bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station takes 35–40 minutes. [6]
Ways to make this journey
| Option | Journey time | Typical cost | Frequency | Bookable here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercity bus (Arriva and other lines)Intercity busZagreb bus station, Avenija Marina Držića 4 → Split bus station, Obala kneza Domagoja 12 [3] | about 5:30 h, depending on traffic [3] | Not published | Not published | No |
| FlixBusIntercity bus | from 4 hr 5 min (fastest listed trip) [4] | Not published | 17 trips a day; first 02:00, last 23:55 [4] | No |
| Direct day train 523 (Croatian Railways)Train | 13:49 from Zagreb Glavni kolodvor → 21:47 in Split [1] | Seat reservation required on day trains: €1.06 on top of the ticket [1] | Daily [1] | No |
| Night train 1821 (Croatian Railways)Train | 22:06 from Zagreb Glavni kolodvor → 06:53 in Split [1] | Couchette or sleeper supplements from €7 to €25 on top of the ticket [1] | Friday-to-Saturday nights from 2/3 October 2026 [1] | No |
| Croatia Airlines, Zagreb (ZAG) → Split (SPU)Domestic flight | Not published | Not published | Not published | No |
| Private transfer, Zagreb or Zagreb Airport → your address in SplitPrivate transfer | Not published | Not published | Not published | Yes — listings below |
Figures are quoted from the numbered sources below and were last checked on 2026-09-30. Operators change prices and timetables without notice — check the provider’s own page before you travel.
At the airport / station
- Pleso Prijevoz runs the shuttle bus between Zagreb Airport and Zagreb Central Bus Station, a 35–40 minute ride. [6]
The booking on this page suits you if
- You are starting at Zagreb Airport and want to go straight to the coast without changing to a bus in the city
- You want to stop at Plitvice Lakes on the way — several listings below include it
- A group or family, for whom one vehicle can be simpler than several bus or train tickets
Consider something else if
- You are travelling alone or on a budget and can get to Zagreb bus station — the bus is the most frequent option
- You prefer rail and can travel in the afternoon — the direct train runs once a day
Related journeys
- Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes — if you would rather break the journey for a night at the lakes
- Split Airport to Split — if you decide to fly and need the last leg into the city
- Split to Dubrovnik — the usual next leg down the coast
Sources
- [1] Vlakom na more (trains to the coast) — page updated 29.09.2026 — HŽ Putnički prijevoz (Croatian Railways), checked 2026-09-30
- [2] Novi vozni red (2025/2026 timetable) — HŽ Putnički prijevoz (Croatian Railways), checked 2026-09-30
- [3] Bus Zagreb – Split — Arriva Hrvatska, checked 2026-09-30
- [4] Bus from Zagreb to Split — FlixBus, checked 2026-09-30
- [5] Our destinations in Croatia — Croatia Airlines, checked 2026-09-30
- [6] To / from the airport — by bus — Zagreb Airport (Franjo Tuđman), checked 2026-09-30
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Private Luxury Transfer from Split to Zagreb
Zagreb or Zagreb airport to Split private transfer (Door to Door)
Private Transfer from Zagreb to Split with Plitvice lakes
Private transfer Zagreb to Split or Split to Zagreb
Private Transfer from Zagreb to Split with Plitvice Lakes
From Zagreb Airport to Split (Private Transfer)
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