The distance between Zagreb and Dubrovnik is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Zagreb to Dubrovnik by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dubrovnik → Zagreb if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV).
Croatia Airlines
Take the bus to Dubrovnik bus station.
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Take the train to Split then take the bus to Dubrovnik.
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There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Dubrovnik by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 315 ($42) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,045 ($140).
The distance between Zagreb and Dubrovnik is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (242 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Zagreb and Dubrovnik by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx HRK 1,045 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Dubrovnik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 315 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Zagreb and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zagreb and Dubrovnik. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Dubrovnik with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 13hrs.
FlixBus, Croatia Bus Domestic, Samoborček, Croatia Bus International and Autobusni Promet run regular bus services between Zagreb and Dubrovnik. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Dubrovnik. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Dubrovnik (DBV). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Zagreb and Dubrovnik with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Croatia Airlines fly between Zagreb and Dubrovnik. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Dubrovnik (DBV). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Zagreb to Dubrovnik typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Dubrovnik. The distance is around 600km (373 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around HRK 1,045 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 55m | HRK 1,045($140) | twice daily | 433km (269 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 9h 25m | HRK 315($42) | twice daily | 662km (411 miles) |
Bus to Dubrovnik bus station | 9h 50m | HRK 315($42) | once daily | 684km (425 miles) |
Bus to Dubrovnik | 13hrs | HRK 340($45) | once daily | 707km (440 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 15m | HRK 390($52) | once daily | 665km (413 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | HRK 555($74) | on demand | 600km (373 miles) |
Croatia Bus Domestic
Samoborček
Croatia Bus International
Promet Makarska
Croatia Airlines
The following major airports near Dubrovnik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.