The distance between Split and Dubrovnik is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Split to Dubrovnik 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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Take the bus to Dubrovnik.
Croatia Bus Domestic
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There are several options for getting from Split to Dubrovnik by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 130 ($17) and will take around 4h 10m. 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 210 ($28).
The distance between Split and Dubrovnik is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Split and Dubrovnik by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Split to Dubrovnik is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx HRK 210 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Split and Dubrovnik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 130 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Split and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you drive to Dubrovnik. instead which will take 2h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Split and Dubrovnik. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Split and Dubrovnik with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 15m.
Autobusni Promet, Autotransport Šibenik, Croatia Bus Domestic, Promet Makarska, FlixBus, Samoborček and Croatia Bus International run regular bus services between Split and Dubrovnik. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Split to Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take the bus to Dubrovnik. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Split and Dubrovnik. The distance is around 228km (142 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 Split to Dubrovnik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around HRK 195 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Dubrovnik + 2 similar | 4h 10m | HRK 130($17) | 5 times a day | 243km (151 miles) |
Bus | 4h 15m | HRK 195($26) | once daily | 254km (158 miles) |
Bus to Dubrovnik bus station | 4h 15m | HRK 160($21) | once daily | 268km (166 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | HRK 210($28) | on demand | 228km (142 miles) |
Autobusni Promet
Autotransport Šibenik
Croatia Bus Domestic
Promet Makarska
The following major airports near Dubrovnik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.