How to travel from Pula to Dubrovnik, Croatia

The distance between Pula and Dubrovnik is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Pula to Dubrovnik by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 900($120)
Operated by

Croatia Airlines

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Zadar then take the bus to Imotski and then to Dubrovnik.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 375($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlovac Central Bus Station and then to Dubrovnik bus station.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 445($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 480($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Dubrovnik.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance708km (440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pula and Dubrovnik

There are several options for getting from Pula to Dubrovnik by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 355 ($47) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 900 ($120).

The distance between Pula and Dubrovnik is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (262 miles)

It takes around 11h 55m to get from Pula and Dubrovnik by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pula to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx HRK 900 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Pula and Dubrovnik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 355 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pula and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you fly from Pula (PUY) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pula and Dubrovnik. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pula to Dubrovnik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlovac Central Bus Station and Dubrovnik bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Nomago, Brioni Pula, Autobusni Promet, Croatia Bus Domestic, FlixBus and Autotransport Šibenik run regular bus services between Pula and Dubrovnik. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Pula and Dubrovnik. Flights depart from Pula (PUY) and arrive at Dubrovnik (DBV) - via Zagreb (ZAG). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Pula to Dubrovnik. There is however a flight that goes via Zagreb (ZAG). This services will take at least 2h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Pula to Dubrovnik typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Pula (PUY) and and arrive into Dubrovnik (DBV).

The closest major airport to Dubrovnik is Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) (DBV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Dubrovnik. Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) 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 Pula and Dubrovnik. The distance is around 708km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pula to Dubrovnik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 55m and will usually cost around HRK 445 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pula and Dubrovnik

Transport options from Pula to Dubrovnik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 15m
HRK 900($120)
twice daily618km (384 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar
11h 10m
HRK 375($50)
twice a week531km (330 miles)
Ferry to Zadar, Bus14h 5m
HRK 495($66)
twice a week567km (352 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
HRK 445($59)
once daily854km (530 miles)
Bus via Split Central Bus Station14h 15m
HRK 355($47)
once daily711km (442 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 45m
HRK 480($64)
4 times a week789km (490 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
HRK 655($87)
on demand708km (440 miles)

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Airports near Dubrovnik

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

DBV
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Dubrovnik
SPU
Split Airport (SPU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Dubrovnik
OSI
Osijek Airport (OSI)
International Airport
Distance
318km (198 miles) from Dubrovnik