Day trip from Sarajevo to Split
Split lies 159 km (99 mi) west of Sarajevo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 159 km (99 mi) apart, Split is a realistic day trip from Sarajevo: about 2 h 35 min each way by road.
| Sarajevo | Split | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Croatia |
| Population | 696,731 | 149,830 |
| Elevation | 509 m (1,670 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
What changes when you arrive in Split
Crossing from Bosnia and Herzegovina into Croatia: money changes from the Marka to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +385; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book tours and tickets in Split
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Staying in Split
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Common questions
How far is Split from Sarajevo?
159 km (99 mi) in a straight line, west of Sarajevo; by road roughly 194 km (120 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sarajevo to Split by road?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sarajevo and Split?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Split?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.