The distance between Budapest and Dubrovnik is around 941km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Budapest to Dubrovnik by 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 → Budapest if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Dubrovnik.
Take the train to Split then take the bus to Mokošica.
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There are several options for getting from Budapest to Dubrovnik by bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 360 ($48) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,240 ($165).
The distance between Budapest and Dubrovnik is around 941km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)
It takes around 13h 50m to get from Budapest and Dubrovnik by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Dubrovnik is to drive which takes around 9h 30m and will set you back approx HRK 1,240 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Budapest 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.
There is no train service that runs between Budapest and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you drive to Dubrovnik. instead which will take 9h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Budapest and Dubrovnik. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Budapest to Dubrovnik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb and Dubrovnik. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.
FlixBus, Nomago, Croatia Bus and Samoborček run regular bus services between Budapest and Dubrovnik. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb and then to Dubrovnik. instead which will take 13h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest and Dubrovnik. The distance is around 941km (584 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Dubrovnik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 50m and will usually cost around HRK 360 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 13h 50m | HRK 360($48) | twice daily | 1,050km (652 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 17hrs | HRK 405($54) | 6 times a week | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 17h 40m | HRK 495($66) | 6 times a week | 974km (605 miles) |
Drive | 9h 30m | HRK 1,240($165) | on demand | 941km (584 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dubrovnik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.