How to travel from Dubrovnik to Rovinj, Croatia

The distance between Dubrovnik and Rovinj is around 693km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Pula (PUY).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 4,230($565)
Operated by

SkyUp

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Bus

Take the bus to Rijeka and then to Rovinj Central Bus Station.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 370($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Split then take the bus to Pula.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 730($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Split then take the train to Ostarije and then to Rijeka then take the bus to Rovinj Central Bus Station.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 525($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Rovinj.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance693km (431 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Rovinj

There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Rovinj by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 370 ($49) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 4,230 ($565).

The distance between Dubrovnik and Rovinj is around 693km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (279 miles)

It takes around 12h 15m to get from Dubrovnik and Rovinj 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 Rovinj is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx HRK 4,230 ($565).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Rovinj, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 370 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Rovinj. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Pula (PUY). instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and Rovinj. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubrovnik to Rovinj. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubrovnik - Gruz 2 and Rijeka. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

Croatia Bus, Fils, FlixBus and Nomago run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and Rovinj. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dubrovnik and Rovinj. Flights depart from Dubrovnik (DBV) and arrive at Pula (PUY) - via Boryspil (KBP). The flight takes around 4h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Dubrovnik to Rovinj. There is however a flight that goes via Boryspil (KBP). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Dubrovnik to Rovinj typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Dubrovnik (DBV) and and arrive into Pula (PUY).

The closest major airport to Rovinj is Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Rovinj. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) 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 Rovinj. The distance is around 693km (431 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 Rovinj is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around HRK 370 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and Rovinj

Transport options from Dubrovnik to Rovinj
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 20m
HRK 4,230($565)
twice daily2,773km (1,723 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 15m
HRK 370($49)
6 times a week840km (522 miles)
Bus via Split bus station14h 45m
HRK 435($58)
once daily816km (507 miles)
Ferry and Bus
15h 20m
HRK 730($95)
once daily750km (466 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 45m
HRK 525($70)
6 times a week756km (470 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
HRK 640($85)
on demand693km (431 miles)

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Airports near Rovinj

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

PUY
Pula Airport (PUY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Rovinj
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Rovinj
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
203km (126 miles) from Rovinj