How to travel from Dubrovnik to Florence, Italy

The distance between Dubrovnik and Florence is around 752km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dubrovnik to Florence by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated byLufthansa+ 8 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Florence.

  • Duration20h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Bari then take the train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Distance1,075km (668 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Florence

There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Florence by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 20h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).

The distance between Dubrovnik and Florence is around 752km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568km (353 miles)

It takes around 17h 45m to get from Dubrovnik and Florence by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to Florence is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Florence. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and Florence. It typically takes around 20h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubrovnik to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubrovnik - Gruz 2 and Zagreb. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 5m.

Croatia Bus, FlixBus, Samoborček, Florentia Bus and Arriva d.o.o. run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and Florence. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dubrovnik and Florence. Flights depart from Dubrovnik (DBV) and arrive at Florence (FLR) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Dubrovnik to Florence. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Dubrovnik to Florence typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Dubrovnik (DBV) and and arrive into Florence (FLR).

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 Dubrovnik and Florence. The distance is around 1,075km (668 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to Florence is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 17h 45m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Dubrovnik to Florence

Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and Florence

Transport options from Dubrovnik to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 5m
€370($370)
4 times a day1,862km (1,157 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 5m
€105($105)
once daily1,303km (810 miles)
Bus via Rijeka20h 55m
€58($58)
5 times a week1,276km (793 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
17h 45m
€65($65)
3 times a week941km (585 miles)
Ferry to Split, train20h 45m
€110($110)
once a week752km (467 miles)
Drive
11h 15m
€195($195)
on demand1,075km (668 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dubrovnik and Florence

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Airports near Florence

The following major airports near Florence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence