How to travel from Dubrovnik to Milan, Italy

The distance between Dubrovnik and Milan is around 1,059km (658 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dubrovnik to Milan by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. 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 Milan Bergamo (BGY).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Smartwings

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Bus

Take the bus to Rijeka then Bergamo and then to Milan Centrale.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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 Bologna Centrale and then to Milano Centrale.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Milan.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance1,082km (672 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Milan

There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Milan by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 19h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Dubrovnik and Milan is around 1,059km (658 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Dubrovnik and Milan by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to Milan is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Milan. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Milan Bergamo (BGY). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and Milan. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubrovnik to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubrovnik - Gruz 2, Rijeka and Bergamo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 35m.

Croatia Bus, Arriva d.o.o., FlixBus, Autostradale, Autotransport Šibenik, Autobusni Promet, Nomago and Stav Bus run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and Milan. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dubrovnik and Milan. Flights depart from Dubrovnik (DBV) and arrive at Milan Bergamo (BGY) - via Prague (PRG). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Dubrovnik to Milan. There is however a flight that goes via Prague (PRG). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Dubrovnik to Milan typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Dubrovnik (DBV) and and arrive into Milan Bergamo (BGY).

The closest major airport to Milan is Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Milan. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Milan. The distance is around 1,082km (672 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to Milan is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and Milan

Transport options from Dubrovnik to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
€165($165)
4 times a day1,561km (970 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 35m
€64($64)
once daily1,269km (788 miles)
Bus via Split23h 5m
€100($100)
once daily1,254km (779 miles)
Ferry and Train + 2 similar
18h 20m
€95($95)
3 times a week1,059km (658 miles)
Ferry to Bari, Train19h 50m
€90($90)
3 times a week1,245km (774 miles)
Bus and Train24h 35m
€195($195)
5 times a week1,646km (1,023 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
€195($195)
on demand1,082km (672 miles)

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Airports near Milan

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

LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Milan
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Milan
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Milan