How to travel from Dubrovnik to Split, Croatia

The distance between Dubrovnik and Split is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dubrovnik to Split by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Split.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 135($18)
Operated by

Autotransport Šibenik

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Drive

Drive to Split.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance230km (143 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Split

There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Split by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 135 ($18) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 220 ($29).

The distance between Dubrovnik and Split is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Dubrovnik and Split by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to Split is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx HRK 220 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Split, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 135 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Split. We recommend that you drive to Split. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and Split. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dubrovnik and Split with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 25m.

Autotransport Šibenik, Autobusni Promet, Croatia Bus Domestic, Promet Makarska, FlixBus, Samoborček and Croatia Bus International run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and Split. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 25m 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 Split. We recommend that you take the bus to Split. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Split is Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Split. Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) and Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) 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 Split. The distance is around 230km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to Split is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around HRK 135 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and Split

Transport options from Dubrovnik to Split
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
4h 25m
HRK 135($18)
once daily225km (140 miles)
Bus to Split4h 25m
HRK 135($18)
every 20 mins270km (167 miles)
Bus to Split bus station4h 25m
HRK 160($21)
twice daily269km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
HRK 220($29)
on demand230km (143 miles)

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Airports near Split

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

SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Split
ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
249km (155 miles) from Split
OSI
Osijek Airport (OSI)
International Airport
Distance
287km (178 miles) from Split