How To Get From Split Airport to City Center Best Way – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on May 23rd, 2023 at 08:21 pm

How To Get From Split Airport to City Center Best Way – You can go by bus, train, shuttle bus, taxi and private transfer.

What is The Distance From Split Airport to City Center?

The distance from Resnik Split Airport to downtown is 25 kilometers. Click here to book online activities and Split Day Tours

The travel time from Split airport to Split city center by taxi is around 20-30 minutes. The taxi fare from Split airport to Split city center is around €30-40 you can book online. Read here how to get from Split to Split airport the reverse way, Split airport to ferry port and a comparison Split vs Dubrovnik

What is The Best Way From Split Airport to City Center?

The best way from Split airport to Split is by shuttle bus for €5 you can book online and the travel time is around 30 minutes.

What is The Cheapest Way From Split Airport to City Center?

The cheapest way from Split airport to downtown is by public bus for €3 and it will take 40 minutes.

Read here how to get from Split to Sp Split airport to ferry port, Split to Pula and a comparison Split vs Dubrovnik

SIM CARD AT SPLIT AIRPORT

I wouldn’t recommend you to buy a sim card at Split airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Split.

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HOW TO GET FROM SPLIT AIRPORT TO SPLIT

SHUTTLE BUS FROM SPLIT AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER (BEST WAY)

The Shuttle Bus from Split Airport to city is the best way to transfer. The shuttle bus is running every 30 minutes from Split airport starting from 6 am until 10 pm.

The shuttle bus fare from Split airport to city is €5 one-way ticket that you can book online.

The total travel time from Split airport to old town is 30-40 minutes depending on the traffic. You can pay in local currency Kunas to the bus driver.

You can get the shuttle bus outside the airport on the left side and the final stop is Split Bus Station Sukoisan just 1 kilometer 10-15 walking distance from city center and the ferry port.

From the Sukoisan Bus Station you can take local Buses Numbers 2, 9, 10 and 15 or a taxi to your final destination in Split.

PUBLIC BUS 37 FROM SPLIT AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Split airport to old town is by public Bus Number 37 Trogir to Split. The Bus Number 37 starts in Trogir and passes by Split airport. The final destination is Sukoisan Bus Station just 10 minutes walking distance from city center.

The Bus Number 37 is running every 20-30 minutes starting at 4 am until 11 45 pm from Split airport to city center. And the total travel time is around 50-60 minutes. You can check the schedule in their website.

The public bus 37 fare from Split airport to city center is 20 Kuna which is less than €3. It’s cheaper than shuttle bus from Split airport if you go on a budget. You can buy the tickets to the driver in Kunas their local currency.

From the Sukoisan Bus Station you can take local buses numbers 2, 9, 10 and 15 or a taxi to your final destination in Split. If you are going from Split airport to Trogir the bus will take only 10 minutes since it’s only 6 kilometers distance. And the bus fare is 10 Kuna less €2.

Split Airport to Split Ferry: Brac and Hvar By Boat (Only in Summer)

You can go from Split airport to Split ferry to Brac and Hvar (only in summer) the most popular islands in the area. There are only a few boats during the day with Split Express and you will have to walk 10 minutes from the airport.

The travel time from Split airport by boat to Split Port is 15 minutes and around 1 hour to Bol in Brac and Hvar. The boat fare from Split airport to Split ferry is 50 Kuna and 200 Kuna to Brac and Hvar.

You can buy the tickets in the airport at the ticket counter. There are also boats with Adriatic Express from Split airport but prices are higher!

Train Split Airport to the Split

If you want to go from Split airport to Split by train. There is no direct train and you will have to get the Bus Number 38 from Split airport going to Kaštel Stari Train Station where you will get the train to Split train station.

It’s convenient if you are going to stay around Split train station or go to Split port nearby. The total travel time will be around 40-50 minutes and the fare is around 20 Kuna which is around €3.

You can buy a combined ticket in the airport and a few buses and trains are leaving during the day around every hour starting at 6 25 am until 9 pm.

We consider this option very slow (could be longer with the waiting time) and commuting compared to the Public Bus Number 37 and the Airport Shuttle Bus from Split airport.

TAXI FROM SPLIT AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN

If you go from Split airport to city center by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Split airport to Split city center is around 25-30 minutes.

The taxi fare from Resnik Airport to city center is 250-350 Kuna which is around €30-40. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

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UBER FROM SPLIT AIRPORT TO SPLIT OLD TOWN

If you are ordering Uber in Split you should know that prices are similar than taxi. You can pre-book with the app from your phone and going to the pick up point in the airport. Expect to pay around €30-40 depending on your destination and time of the day.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM SPLIT AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you want comfort after your flight to Split. Prices are around €30-35 and you will be able to fit up to 3-4 people. It could be €8 per person.

RENTING A CAR IN SPLIT AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Split’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Split. It will take you 30 minutes to get from Split airport to old town by private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar available in the airport. Prices can be around €30 per day.

Car rental options can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Split and islands. Make sure you have a parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Split city.

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BEST WAY FROM SPLIT AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

If you ask me the best way from Split airport to city center I would choose the airport bus shuttle or Public Bus Number 37 to the city since a single ticket will cost around €3-4 booking online and it will take 30-50 minutes especially if you are traveling alone.

If you are planning to move around Split and you are traveling with more people renting a car can be a great option especially if you rent Airbnb outskirts of Split. And for more comfort get a private transfer that sometimes can be cheaper than a taxi.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN SPLIT

You can access a dorm that can go up to €15-20. And while a hotel that is a double room in a budget can go up to €60.

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CASH AND ATMS IN CROATIA

The currency used all throughout Croatia is Croatian Kunas just like all European countries. The exact currency of the Euro is A €1 = 7.5 HRK. You can use debit cards everywhere in Croatia. ATMs are available and accessible in all parts of the country.

Click here to know the exchange rate between the Euro and your currency!

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