How to travel from Dubrovnik to Šibenik, Croatia

The distance between Dubrovnik and Šibenik is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dubrovnik to Šibenik by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Split (SPU) then take the bus to Sibenik Central Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 870($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Šibenik.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 265($35)
Operated by

Autobusni Promet

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Drive

Drive to Šibenik.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance279km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Šibenik

There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Šibenik by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 195 ($26) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 870 ($115).

The distance between Dubrovnik and Šibenik is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Dubrovnik and Šibenik by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to Šibenik is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx HRK 870 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Šibenik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 195 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Šibenik. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Split (SPU) then take the bus to Sibenik Central Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and Šibenik. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dubrovnik and Šibenik with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.

Autobusni Promet and Autotransport Šibenik run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and Šibenik. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs 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 Šibenik. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Split (SPU) then take the bus to Sibenik Central Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Šibenik is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Šibenik. Zadar Airport (ZAD) (ZAD) 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 Šibenik. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to Šibenik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around HRK 265 ($35).

How do I get from Dubrovnik to Šibenik

Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and Šibenik

Transport options from Dubrovnik to Šibenik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 15m
HRK 870($115)
once daily719km (447 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
HRK 265($35)
once daily338km (210 miles)
Bus to Šibenik6hrs
HRK 195($26)
once daily317km (197 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
HRK 265($35)
on demand279km (173 miles)

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Airports near Šibenik

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

SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Šibenik
ZAD
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Šibenik
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Šibenik