How to travel from Budapest to Dubrovnik, Croatia

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Dubrovnik.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 360($48)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 405($54)
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Drive

Drive to Dubrovnik.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance941km (584 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Dubrovnik

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Budapest and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you drive to Dubrovnik. instead which will take 9h 30m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Budapest to Dubrovnik

Compare travel optionsbetween Budapest and Dubrovnik

Transport options from Budapest to Dubrovnik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
13h 50m
HRK 360($48)
twice daily1,050km (652 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
17hrs
HRK 405($54)
6 times a week1,014km (630 miles)
Train and Ferry17h 40m
HRK 495($66)
6 times a week974km (605 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
HRK 1,240($165)
on demand941km (584 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