How to travel from Salzburg to Dubrovnik, Croatia
The distance between Salzburg and Dubrovnik is around 934km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Salzburg to Dubrovnik by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dubrovnik → Salzburg if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Dubrovnik (DBV).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical costHRK 3,045($405)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Split bus station and then to Mokošica.
- Duration17h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 480($64)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Villach Hbf then Zagreb Glavni Kol. and then to Split then take the bus to Mokošica.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 745($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Dubrovnik
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Dubrovnik by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 480 ($64) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 3,045 ($405).
The distance between Salzburg and Dubrovnik is around 934km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Salzburg and Dubrovnik by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Dubrovnik is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx HRK 3,045 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Dubrovnik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 480 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Salzburg and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Dubrovnik. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Dubrovnik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Split bus station and Mokošica. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.
FlixBus, Promet Makarska, Halilovic Bus, Croatia Bus International, Centrotrans Eurolines, Arriva d.o.o. and Trans Turist run regular bus services between Salzburg and Dubrovnik. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Dubrovnik is Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) (DBV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Dubrovnik. Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) and Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Dubrovnik. The distance is around 934km (580 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Dubrovnik is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around HRK 3,045 ($405).
Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Dubrovnik
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 55m | HRK 3,045($405) | every 4 hours | 1,015km (631 miles) |
| Train to Flughafen Wien, Fly | 5hrs | HRK 1,260($170) | every 4 hours | 980km (609 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 15m | HRK 480($64) | once daily | 1,108km (689 miles) |
| Bus via Sarajevo | 22h 45m | HRK 700($95) | once daily | 1,379km (857 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 16h 45m | HRK 745($100) | once daily | 1,090km (677 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 18h 40m | HRK 645($86) | 5 times a week | 1,047km (651 miles) |
Drive | 9h 60m | HRK 1,320($175) | on demand | 934km (580 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Salzburg and Dubrovnik
Train operators
Transdev
Ferry operators
Kapetan Luka
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Jet2.com
Bus companies
Promet Makarska
Halilovic Bus
Croatia Bus International
Centrotrans Eurolines
Airports near Dubrovnik
The following major airports near Dubrovnik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Dubrovnik
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Dubrovnik
Osijek Airport (OSI)
- Distance
- 318km (198 miles) from Dubrovnik