How to travel from Nice to Dubrovnik, Croatia
The distance between Nice and Dubrovnik is around 1,348km (837 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nice to Dubrovnik by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dubrovnik → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Dubrovnik (DBV).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costHRK 1,350($180)
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Bus
Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Dubrovnik.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costHRK 630($84)
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Bari Centrale then take a ferry to Dubrovnik.
- Duration23h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costHRK 870($115)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Dubrovnik
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice to Dubrovnik by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 630 ($84) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,350 ($180).
The distance between Nice and Dubrovnik is around 1,348km (837 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 885km (550 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Nice and Dubrovnik by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx HRK 1,350 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Dubrovnik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 630 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nice and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Dubrovnik. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Dubrovnik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade, Zagreb and Dubrovnik. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
FlixBus, Croatia Bus, Samoborček, Union Ivkoni and Autobusni Promet run regular bus services between Nice and Dubrovnik. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nice and Dubrovnik. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Dubrovnik (DBV) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Nice to Dubrovnik. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nice to Dubrovnik typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Dubrovnik. The distance is around 1,388km (862 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around HRK 1,350 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Dubrovnik
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 35m | HRK 1,350($180) | every 4 hours | 2,112km (1,312 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | HRK 3,045($405) | once daily | 1,596km (992 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | HRK 630($84) | 5 times a week | 1,765km (1,097 miles) |
| Bus via Zagreb Central Bus Station | 1 day 5h | HRK 655($87) | once daily | 1,717km (1,067 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 23h 10m | HRK 870($115) | twice a week | 1,373km (853 miles) |
| Train to Roma Termini, ferry | 24h 20m | HRK 885($120) | twice a week | 1,348km (837 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 5h | HRK 2,355($315) | 5 times a week | 1,945km (1,208 miles) |
Drive | 14h 15m | HRK 1,870($250) | on demand | 1,388km (862 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Dubrovnik
Airlines
Edelweiss Air
Ferry operators
Jadrolinija
Bus companies
Globtour
Royal Travel Cetinje
Bozur
Croatia Bus
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