How to travel from Rijeka to Dubrovnik, Croatia
The distance between Rijeka and Dubrovnik is around 559km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Rijeka 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.
👋 Also check out Dubrovnik → Rijeka if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costHRK 915($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Zadar then take the bus to Imotski and then to Dubrovnik.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costHRK 495($66)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Gospic and then to Dubrovnik.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 360($48)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Ostarije and then to Split then take the bus to Dubrovnik.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHRK 385($51)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rijeka and Dubrovnik
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rijeka to Dubrovnik by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 360 ($48) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 915 ($120).
The distance between Rijeka and Dubrovnik is around 559km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 418km (260 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Rijeka and Dubrovnik by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rijeka to Dubrovnik is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx HRK 915 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Rijeka and Dubrovnik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 360 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rijeka and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rijeka and Dubrovnik. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rijeka to Dubrovnik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gospic and Dubrovnik. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
Velebit Tours, Samoborček, FlixBus and Nomago run regular bus services between Rijeka and Dubrovnik. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rijeka to Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb Airport then fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Rijeka and Dubrovnik. The distance is around 603km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rijeka to Dubrovnik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around HRK 360 ($48).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rijeka and Dubrovnik
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 50m | HRK 915($120) | once daily | 582km (361 miles) |
| Bus to Rovinj Central Bus Station, Fly | 3h 55m | HRK 1,080($145) | 6 times a week | 750km (466 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 10m | HRK 495($66) | 4 times a week | 559km (347 miles) |
| Ferry to Zadar, Bus | 12h 5m | HRK 615($82) | 4 times a week | 594km (369 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 25m | HRK 360($48) | once daily | 654km (406 miles) |
| Bus via Split bus station | 11h 5m | HRK 385($51) | once daily | 745km (463 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 20m | HRK 385($51) | once daily | 683km (425 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | HRK 555($74) | on demand | 603km (375 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rijeka and Dubrovnik
Bus companies
Velebit Tours
Samoborček
Croatia Bus Domestic
Nomago
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Ferry operators
G&V Line Iadera
Train operators
Airports near Dubrovnik
The following major airports near Dubrovnik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Dubrovnik
Split Airport (SPU)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Dubrovnik
Osijek Airport (OSI)
- Distance
- 318km (198 miles) from Dubrovnik