Trieste to Split by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Italy→ Slovenia→ Croatia
About 530 km through 3 countries. At today's prices the fuel for one way costs about €67 with a petrol car or €62 with a diesel.
Fuel cost by country
| Country | km | €/l | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10 | 2.037 | 0.7 | €1.43 |
| Slovenia | 50 | 1.757 | 3.5 | €6.15 |
| Croatia | 470 | 1.803 | 32.9 | €59.32 |
| Total | 530 | 37.1 | €66.89 |
Assumes you refuel in each country in proportion to the distance driven there. Station averages from our daily data for Italy, Slovenia. European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (week of 21 Sep 2026) for Croatia.
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Italy: Distance-based motorway tolls, paid at toll booths or electronically. How it works →
- Slovenia: Vignette required on motorways – from €16.00 (7 days). All prices →
- Croatia: Distance-based motorway tolls (toll booths, card or cash; ENC tag optional). No vignette.
Cars up to 3.5 t. Buy vignettes only from the official sellers – unofficial sites add large fees.
Questions
How much does fuel cost from Trieste to Split?
For about 530 km a petrol car using 7 l/100 km needs about 37 litres, costing about €67; a diesel car using 6 l/100 km about €62. One way, at current national average prices.
Where is fuel cheapest between Trieste and Split?
Petrol is cheapest in Slovenia (€1.757/l) and diesel in Slovenia (€1.893/l); the most expensive is Italy (€2.037/l).
Do I need a vignette from Trieste to Split?
Yes – for Slovenia. Buy it online from the official seller before you cross the border.
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Distances are approximate and follow the usual motorway route; your navigation may differ. Prices are national averages and change daily.