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6 best day trips from Split
Where to go when you want a day away from Split, and how long it really takes.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The classic day trip from Split is Trogir (About 30–45 minutes by bus or boat). The closest option is Omiš and the Cetina river, about 25 km away.
Key facts
- Day trips in this guide
- 6
- Closest
- Omiš and the Cetina river (25 km)
- Most popular
- Trogir
Day trips compared
| Destination | Distance | Travel time | How | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trogir | 27 km | About 30–45 minutes by bus or boat | Promet Split bus or seasonal boat from the Riva | Culture, Couples, Families |
| Krka National Park | 85 km | About 1–1.5 hours by car or bus | Car, tour or bus to Skradin or Lozovac | Families, Couples, First-timers |
| Hvar Town | 45 km | About 1 hour by catamaran | Catamaran from Split harbour | Couples, Nightlife, Beach |
| Bol and Zlatni Rat, Brač | 45 km | About 1.5–2 hours by ferry and bus | Ferry to Supetar and bus, or seasonal catamaran to Bol | Beach, Families, Couples |
| Omiš and the Cetina river | 25 km | About 30–45 minutes by bus | Promet Split or regional bus | Families, Couples |
| Plitvice Lakes National Park | 250 km | About 3–3.5 hours each way by car or bus | Car, organised tour or bus | Families, First-timers |
The day trips
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27 km · About 30–45 minutes by bus or boat
1.Trogir
A tiny UNESCO-listed island town joined to the mainland by a bridge, Trogir packs Romanesque and Renaissance churches, palaces and a waterfront promenade into a few streets. The Cathedral of Saint Lawrence has a famous 13th-century portal by Master Radovan, and the Kamerlengo fortress guards the seafront.
- Getting there
- Promet Split bus or seasonal boat from the Riva
- Best for
- Culture, Couples, Families
85 km · About 1–1.5 hours by car or bus
2.Krka National Park
The Krka river tumbles over a series of travertine waterfalls, the best known being Skradinski buk, with wooden boardwalks winding through the falls and pools. Swimming below the falls is no longer allowed, but boat trips continue upriver to Visovac island and its Franciscan monastery.
- Getting there
- Car, tour or bus to Skradin or Lozovac
- Best for
- Families, Couples, First-timers
45 km · About 1 hour by catamaran
3.Hvar Town
Hvar Town has a Venetian main square, a hilltop fortress above the harbour with views over the Pakleni islands and some of Dalmatia's most glamorous waterfront bars. Lavender fields and vineyards cover the island's interior.
- Getting there
- Catamaran from Split harbour
- Best for
- Couples, Nightlife, Beach
45 km · About 1.5–2 hours by ferry and bus
4.Bol and Zlatni Rat, Brač
Zlatni Rat, near Bol on Brač's south coast, is a pebble spit whose tip shifts with the wind and currents, backed by pine woods and popular with windsurfers. Brač is also known for the white stone used in Diocletian's Palace.
- Getting there
- Ferry to Supetar and bus, or seasonal catamaran to Bol
- Best for
- Beach, Families, Couples
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25 km · About 30–45 minutes by bus
5.Omiš and the Cetina river
At the mouth of the Cetina river, Omiš is a former pirate stronghold below two hilltop fortresses, with a sandy beach and a dramatic gorge behind it used for rafting, canoeing and zip-lining.
- Getting there
- Promet Split or regional bus
- Best for
- Families, Couples
250 km · About 3–3.5 hours each way by car or bus
6.Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia's best-known national park is a chain of 16 terraced lakes joined by waterfalls and wooden boardwalks in forested mountains inland. It is a long day from Split, so start early or stay overnight nearby.
- Getting there
- Car, organised tour or bus
- Best for
- Families, First-timers
Day-trip tips
- Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
- Buy tickets from kiosks or the driver, and check which fare zone your destination is in.
- For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best day trip from Split?
Trogir. A tiny UNESCO-listed island town joined to the mainland by a bridge, Trogir packs Romanesque and Renaissance churches, palaces and a waterfront promenade into a few streets.
+How long does it take to get from Split to Trogir?
About 30–45 minutes by bus or boat — Promet Split bus or seasonal boat from the Riva, about 27 km.
+How long does it take to get from Split to Krka National Park?
About 1–1.5 hours by car or bus — Car, tour or bus to Skradin or Lozovac, about 85 km.