The Zagreb to Split transfer covers 410km of Croatian landscape — from the capital's continental architecture, through the karst highlands of the Lika plateau, to the moment the sea appears below the road and Split's coastline opens up. We cover it in 4–4.5 hours, with a Plitvice Lakes stop available.
The Zagreb to Split drive on the A1 motorway is one of Croatia's essential journeys — the road that connects the European-facing capital with the Adriatic coast. From Zagreb, the motorway climbs steadily through the forested Lika plateau, passes the turn-off for Plitvice Lakes, descends through the Dalmatian hinterland and then — dramatically — reaches the moment when the Adriatic Sea appears below. The descent into Split past Solin and the ruins of the Roman city of Salona is an extraordinary arrival into one of Europe's oldest living cities.
The most popular upgrade to this transfer is the Plitvice Lakes stop — depart Zagreb in the morning (8am–9am), spend 3–4 hours walking the boardwalks and waterfalls of Croatia's UNESCO National Park (entry pre-purchased by us), then continue to Split in the afternoon, arriving in time for dinner at a Diocletian's Palace restaurant. It adds 3 hours to the journey but converts a transfer into a proper day — one of our most popular itinerary combinations.
We pick up from Zagreb city centre, Zagreb Airport or any Zagreb hotel. Drop-off in Split can be at Diocletian's Palace (Vestibule area), Split ferry terminal for island connections, or any hotel in the Split area. For onward travel from Split, our Split to Dubrovnik transfer continues the coastal route.
Fixed Price Guarantee
The price quoted is the price you pay — no meter running, no surprises. Tolls, fuel and parking all included.
All vehicles are newer model (max 3 years old), air-conditioned, and driven by licensed, English-speaking Croatian drivers.
Up to 3 passengers + luggage
Up to 7 passengers + luggage
Up to 4 passengers + luggage
Up to 16 passengers + luggage
Fill in our contact form or WhatsApp us your route, date, time and passenger count. We reply within 2 hours.
We send your booking confirmation with driver details. No payment required to confirm — pay on the day.
Your driver tracks your flight or meets you at the agreed address. Name board at arrivals for airport pickups.
Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Complimentary water on board. Scenic route commentary if you'd like it.
Fixed price confirmed within 2 hours. Pay on the day — no card required to book.