How to travel from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, Croatia

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Dubrovnik (DBV).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,045($140)
Operated by

Croatia Airlines

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Dubrovnik bus station.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 315($42)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Split then take the bus to Dubrovnik.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 390($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Dubrovnik.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance600km (373 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Dubrovnik

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Dubrovnik

Transport options from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
HRK 1,045($140)
twice daily433km (269 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
9h 25m
HRK 315($42)
twice daily662km (411 miles)
Bus to Dubrovnik bus station9h 50m
HRK 315($42)
once daily684km (425 miles)
Bus to Dubrovnik13hrs
HRK 340($45)
once daily707km (440 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 15m
HRK 390($52)
once daily665km (413 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
HRK 555($74)
on demand600km (373 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