How to travel from Dubrovnik to Rome, Italy

The distance between Dubrovnik and Rome is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dubrovnik to Rome 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.

👋 Also check out RomeDubrovnik if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated byWizz Air+ 1 others
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Bari then take the bus to Naples INPS and then to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
💰 Cheapest
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Bari then take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Split then take a ferry to Ancona then drive to Rome.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Rome

There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Rome by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).

The distance between Dubrovnik and Rome is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (292 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Dubrovnik and Rome by plane.

The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to Rome is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Rome is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Rome. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and Rome. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubrovnik to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubrovnik - Gruz 2 and Zagreb. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

Croatia Bus, FlixBus and Samoborček run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and Rome. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dubrovnik and Rome. Flights depart from Dubrovnik (DBV) and arrive at Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Dubrovnik and Rome with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Wizz Air and Vueling Airlines fly between Dubrovnik and Rome. Flights depart from Dubrovnik (DBV) and and arrive into Rome (FCO). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Dubrovnik to Rome typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Dubrovnik (DBV) and and arrive into Rome (FCO).

The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dubrovnik to Rome. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 2h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to Rome is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

How do I get from Dubrovnik to Rome

Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and Rome

Transport options from Dubrovnik to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 10m
€87($87)
4 times a day553km (344 miles)
Ferry and Bus
17h 20m
€80($80)
3 times a week690km (429 miles)
Bus
21h 55m
€75($75)
4 times a week1,545km (960 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
15h 25m
€60($60)
3 times a week680km (423 miles)
Ferry to Bari, Train15h 45m
€65($65)
3 times a week680km (423 miles)
Car and Ferry
17h 35m
€145($145)
3 times a week778km (484 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dubrovnik and Rome

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Airports near Rome

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

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Rome
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Rome
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Rome