How to get from Madrid to Split
- 1696 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Split. The most useful door-to-door route takes 48h 25m by bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 1696 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1696 km
Madrid to Split: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Romabus
FlixBus·21h 11m - 2Roma → NaplesbusFlixBus·2h 20m
- 3Naples → ZagrebbusFlixBus·16h 40m
- 4Zagreb → SplitbusFlixBus·5h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Madrid to Split
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€60Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 43h 45m€94Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Split works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Madrid to Roma, about 21h 11m. Transfer in Roma and continue by FlixBus bus on to Naples (2h 20m). Transfer in Naples and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zagreb (16h 40m). Transfer in Zagreb and continue by FlixBus bus on to Split (5h). In total it's roughly €178 over 48h 25m, 3 transfers.
Madrid to Split: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Split?
The most useful route takes about 48h 25m by bus, 3 transfers.
Is there a bus from Madrid to Split?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Split from Madrid?
About 1696 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Split cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €178. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Split?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Split?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026