How to travel from Dubrovnik to Osijek, Croatia

The distance between Dubrovnik and Osijek is around 525km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Belgrade (BEG) then take the bus to Osijek.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,060($140)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Opuzen and then to Osijek.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 390($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Osijek.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance535km (332 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Osijek

There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Osijek by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 240 ($32) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,060 ($140).

The distance between Dubrovnik and Osijek is around 525km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)

It takes around 13h 30m to get from Dubrovnik and Osijek by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to Osijek is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx HRK 1,060 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Osijek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 240 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Osijek. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Belgrade (BEG) then take the bus to Osijek. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and Osijek. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubrovnik to Osijek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Opuzen. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Autotransport Šibenik, Autobusni Promet, Croatia Bus International and Globtour run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and Osijek. Buses run once a week and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dubrovnik to Osijek. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Zagreb (ZAG) then take the train to Osijek. instead which will take 6h 30m.

The closest major airport to Osijek is Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Osijek. Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) and Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) 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 Osijek. The distance is around 535km (332 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to Osijek is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 30m and will usually cost around HRK 390 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and Osijek

Transport options from Dubrovnik to Osijek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
5h 35m
HRK 1,060($140)
3 times a week525km (326 miles)
Plane and Train6h 30m
HRK 870($115)
twice daily691km (430 miles)
Bus and Plane7hrs
HRK 1,255($165)
3 times a week607km (377 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 30m
HRK 390($52)
once a week710km (441 miles)
Bus to Osijek Central Bus Station13h 55m
HRK 240($32)
5 times a week668km (415 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
HRK 660($88)
on demand535km (332 miles)

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Airports near Osijek

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

OSI
Osijek Airport (OSI)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Osijek
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Osijek
SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
294km (183 miles) from Osijek