City in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia

Getting around Split

Updated October 2026Sources

BoltBest app

How to get around Split

The center is walkable. Buses reach the suburbs and airport; ferries and catamarans leave from the port beside the old town for Hvar, Brač, Vis and Šolta.

Ways to get around Split

Very walkable

Option	Fare	Good to know
City bus (Promet Split)	About 2–3 EUR	Tickets on board or at kiosks; reach Bačvice, Žnjan and Trstenik
Jadrolinija ferries and catamarans	About 6–15 EUR per leg	To Brač, Hvar, Vis, Šolta; book summer sailings ahead
Bolt / Uber	About 6–10 EUR for 5 km	Cheaper than street taxis; busy at weekends

Ride-hailing apps in Split

A 5 km ride costs about €6–10 ($6.8–11.3).

App	Notes
Bolt	Most drivers; usually cheapest
Uber	Works in Split; fewer drivers outside peak season

Metered taxis are fine if the meter runs; confirm fares before getting in from the port, and use apps at night.

Arriving in Split

Split Airport (SPU)

Bus 37 to the bus station about 5–8 EUR, 40 min; taxi or Bolt about 35–50 EUR, 25 min.

Driving and onward travel

Scooters: Not needed in town; rent on islands only. Traffic and parking are difficult.
Driving: on the right. EU licences are valid. Most other licences work for short stays; carry an IDP if yours isn't in Latin script.
Onward travel in Croatia: Buses are the backbone (Zagreb–Split about 5 hours); trains are slow and limited. Jadrolinija and private catamarans serve the islands; book summer sailings early.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Split?

Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.

What's the best way to get around Split?

The center is walkable. Buses reach the suburbs and airport; ferries and catamarans leave from the port beside the old town for Hvar, Brač, Vis and Šolta.

How do I get from the airport to Split?

Bus 37 to the bus station about 5–8 EUR, 40 min; taxi or Bolt about 35–50 EUR, 25 min.

Is Split walkable?

Very walkable.

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Sources

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