Private Transfer from Zagreb to Split
Overview: Car trip from Zagreb to Split
If you're planning a car trip from Zagreb to Split, you've likely experienced all the things to do in Zagreb. Zagreb's beautiful parks, colorful architecture, bustling entertainment, and vibrant local life make it a popular travel destination. Yet what makes it even more attractive is its eclectic mix of old-world attractions, like galleries and museums, and modern attractions, like contemporary cafes and exciting street food festivals.
Visit these sights on the way
Rastoke
Rastoke is an idyllic Croatian village most known for its 18th century flour mills and traditional homes built over rushing waterfalls and cascading streams.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia's largest and oldest national park, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its 16 terraced lakes connected by spectacular waterfalls.
About Split
Split became a city 17 centuries ago after Roman Emperor Diocletian built himself a palace near Salona, an established Roman city at the time, on the peninsula. Although Solana is no more, the palace still stands. The city of Split formed around this lavish residence, with thousands of travelers flocking to the growing city then and now.
From Zagreb to Split: Travel tips
Give yourself enough time
What's the point of traveling to Split if you don't have enough time to enjoy it fully? Technically, you could make a day trip to Split to see the city's highlights, but if you want to truly immerse yourself in the culture and local way of life, you'll need a minimum of two to three days. And don't count your travel day. You'll want to take advantage of the amazing sightseeing opportunities on the way when you travel. If you don't set aside enough time, you might be disappointed.
How to get from Zagreb to Split
From Zagreb to Split by train
There's only one direct train a day from Zagreb to Split. It departs Zagreb at 3:18 PM and arrives in Split at 9:53 PM. Because the train departs in the afternoon, you'll unfortunately miss out on much of the route's beauty after the sun sets. And since you arrive in Split late, you're essentially wasting a precious day. A ticket costs between $25 and $50, and the trip takes between six and a half and eight and a half hours. Croatian Railways and Slovenian Railways are the two train lines that make this trip.
From Zagreb to Split by private transfer
A private car transfer is the most comfortable and flexible option. You can set your departure time, stop at sights on the way like Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes, and get dropped off directly at your hotel or apartment in Split.
Things to do when you get to Split
Bačvice beach
You can't visit Split without setting foot on one of its beautiful beaches. If we have to recommend only one and you're strapped for time, you should visit Bačvice beach. This beach is easily within walking distance of the ferry terminal and main bus station in Split, so it's easy to get to and won't take you very long to find. Enjoy the lively, sun-soaked atmosphere and friendly faces of other beachgoers. Bačvice beach offers some of the prettiest beachside views in Croatia. And if you get thirsty, pop into one of the many bars, restaurants, and nightclubs that line this half-moon beach.
When is the best time to visit Split?
Unlike many other European cities, Split experiences a mild climate all year long, which is good news for visitors. Summer is the high season, so generally, the best time to travel from Zagreb to Split to enjoy all the attractions, shopping, and activities Split offers is May to June and September to October.
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