How to pay for buses in Split
Split's Promet buses now take contactless bank cards (and phone wallets) on board as well as cash, but the cheapest fares come from the Promet Split app, kiosks or Tisak newsstands. Buying from the driver costs more — a single is about €1 off the bus vs €3 from the driver.
Best option for tourists
Buy via the Promet Split app, a kiosk, ticket booth or Tisak newsstand for the low fare (≈€1 vs ≈€3 from the driver), and validate it when you board. On board you can also tap a card or pay cash.
| Transport | Card | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Cash | Onboard | Advance ticket | Front door | Tap off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promet Split city busNewer buses take contactless on board, but off-bus tickets are far cheaper. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Unknown | No |
Can you pay by card on the bus?
Yes on newer Promet Split buses, which have a contactless reader for bank cards and phone wallets; you can also pay the driver in cash. Older guidance described city buses as cash-only, so keep some cash as a backup.
Tickets are cheaper off the bus
Buy through the Promet Split app (eWallet), kiosks, ticket booths or Tisak/Slobodna Dalmacija newsstands for a much lower fare (about €1 versus around €3 from the driver). Stamp/validate a kiosk ticket as you board and keep it for inspectors.
Getting to and from the airport
Local Promet lines 37 and 38 (and line 2) link Split airport with the city for about €3, bought via the app, kiosks or the driver. The dedicated airport shuttle is around €9 and takes card.
Common questions
Can I pay by card on the bus in Split?
On newer Promet buses, yes — there's a contactless reader for cards and phones, plus cash. Carry cash as a backup in case an older bus is cash-only.
What's the cheapest way to buy Split bus tickets?
Buy off the bus — via the Promet Split app, kiosks or Tisak newsstands — for roughly €1 versus around €3 from the driver, then validate when you board.
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