Split airport to city centre: trains, buses, taxis and costs

Split Airport (SPU) sits at Resnik, about 25 km west of the city, on the road toward Trogir. The airport shuttle bus is the default: it runs to the main bus station near the old town and the port, takes around 30 minutes and costs roughly €6–8 one way (2026 estimate).

A taxi or pre-booked transfer costs about €35–50 to the centre (2026 estimate) and takes 25–40 minutes depending on traffic. That is the sensible choice if you land late, carry a lot of luggage, or travel as a group of three or four, where the per-person cost comes close to the bus.

There is no train from the airport. Split's railway station is in the city centre, so a rail connection only matters if you are continuing to Zagreb or another city after reaching Split.

Prices are 2026 estimates and vary with season, luggage and time of day. Summer (June–September) is the busiest and most expensive window.

The shuttle bus leaves from outside the terminal and drops at the bus station (Autobusni kolodvor), a short walk from the old town, the ferry port and most of the accommodation in the centre. Buy from the driver or at the counter inside the terminal. Buses are timed around flight arrivals in summer, so a delay on your flight can mean a wait; check the current timetable before you rely on a specific departure.

Taxis wait at the rank outside arrivals. Fares are not always metered on this route, so agree the price before you get in, or use a ride-hailing app for a fixed quote. Uber and Bolt operate in Split and usually undercut the rank taxis, but availability drops late at night and in the peak of August.

Pre-booked transfers cost a little more than a rank taxi but remove the negotiation and the wait. They make sense for families, for anyone arriving after midnight, and for groups heading straight to Trogir, Kaštela or a Split hotel rather than the bus station.

Driving yourself is only worth it if the airport is the start of a road trip. Parking in central Split is scarce and expensive, and the old town is largely car-free. If you are heading to the islands, note that the main ferry and catamaran terminal is next to the bus station, so the shuttle bus drops you where you need to be.

For one person with a backpack, the bus is clearly the cheapest option at €6–8. For two people, the bus still wins on price but a taxi saves time and stairs. For three or four, a taxi or transfer at €35–50 works out at roughly €9–17 per person, close enough to the bus that convenience usually decides.

Add the cost of getting from the bus station to your accommodation: most of central Split is walkable in 5–20 minutes, but if you are staying on the Marjan side or in a suburb, budget a short taxi ride of €8–15 (2026 estimate).

Late-night arrivals pay more. Expect the upper end of the taxi range, and check whether your transfer quote includes luggage and tolls.