Getting Around Split
Central Split is compact, and the historic core is best explored on foot. For outlying sights, the airport, and nearby towns, the city is served by local buses, a suburban train, taxis, and ride-hailing apps. Ferries and boats handle the islands.
On Foot
Walking is the most practical way to see central Split. The old town and its main sights are close together and easy to cover on foot, so you rarely need transport for the centre itself. Bikes are another option: you can ride along the waterfront (Riva) and out to Marjan hill, climb the hill for views over the city and islands, or head east along the coast toward Stobreč. Bike rental is available, including older mountain bikes near the northern entrance to Marjan hill.
Trams and Metro
Split has no tram or metro network. Public transport within the city is bus-based, supplemented by a suburban train and boats.
Buses
Local public transport is run by Promet. The city bus fleet is mixed, with many new buses alongside some very old ones. You can look up routes and schedules using the Easyway journey planner.
Fares depend on how many zones you travel through, and tickets can be bought from the driver, at a kiosk, or through the Promet ticket app on your smartphone. The app is in English, and tickets bought through it are discounted. Two-way tickets must be purchased in blocks of five or ten from a kiosk, and a one-month ticket is also available.
Useful local routes include Bus 37 to the airport and Trogir, and Bus 60 toward Omiš and Ravnicki Most. Long-distance buses from the inter-city station also pass through Omiš on their way to Makarska.
Note that local and town buses use the Kolodvor Sukoišan station, which is separate from the main inter-city bus station by the harbour. To transfer between the two, take Bus 9 or 10, or simply walk.
Train
A suburban train runs along the main line from Split as far west as Kaštel Stari. It does not reach the airport. The main railway station, Kolodvor Split, sits next to the bus station and ship terminals, and many trains also stop at Split Predgrađe station in the north of the city.
Taxis and Ride-Hailing
At the airport, the taxi stand is just to the left as you exit the terminal. Ride-hailing is available in Split through apps such as Bolt and Uber.
Boats and Ferries
Split is the main hub for local boats and hydrofoils in Central Dalmatia, with several services a day to and from islands including Brač, Hvar, Šolta, Vis, Korčula, and Lastovo. Ferries also connect Split with Italy, and a large ferry runs up and down the coast between Dubrovnik and Rijeka, stopping at islands along the way. The major operators include Jadrolinija, the state-owned shipping company; SNAV, which runs ferries between Ancona and Split; and Krilo Shipping Company, which connects Split with Brač and Šolta.
You can search, compare, and buy ferry tickets online through platforms such as RAFT Croatia. Speed taxi boats offer fast passenger transport along the Adriatic, including direct transfers between Split Airport and Split Riva or out to the Dalmatian islands. Split is also a popular starting point for sailing trips along the coast, with charter companies offering both skippered and bareboat charters.
Getting from Split Airport into the City
Split Airport lies west of the city, near Trogir. There are several ways into town:
- Airport Shuttle Bus: Runs at least hourly between the airport and the inter-city bus station, taking about 30 minutes. From town it operates in the early morning to evening; into town it runs from morning until late evening. One-way fare is €8.
- Bus 37: Runs frequently between Trogir, the airport, and Split's local bus station Sukoišan (it does not serve the inter-city station). Stops are just outside the airport, south of the parking lot on the highway Cesta Dr. Franje Tuđmana. The near-side stop is westbound for Trogir; the opposite-side stop is eastbound via Kaštel Stari and Solin to Split. You can pay the driver with a contactless credit card.
- Taxi: The taxi stand is just left as you exit the terminal. Expect around €46 to Split (about 30 minutes), or around €14 to Trogir.
- Speed taxi boat: Direct transfers between the airport and Split Riva are available through Dalmatia-express.
If you're heading further north toward Šibenik, Zadar, or Rijeka, note that long-distance buses pass by on the main highway without calling at the airport, but they do stop at nearby Trogir every hour. In July and August only, a direct bus runs between the airport and Šibenik every couple of hours. For points south toward Makarska and Dubrovnik, head into Split and change there. For the islands, most ferries sail from Split, though those for Drvenik Veli and Drvenik Mali sail from Trogir.