How to travel from Rotterdam to Dubrovnik, Croatia
The distance between Rotterdam and Dubrovnik is around 1,550km (963 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Rotterdam to Dubrovnik by train, plane, bus, 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 → Rotterdam if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dubrovnik (DBV).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costHRK 1,650($220)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sarajevo and then to Dubrovnik.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costHRK 1,045($140)
Centrotrans Eurolines
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Utrecht Centraal then Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to München Hbf then take the bus to Makarska and then to Dubrovnik.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costHRK 1,575($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rotterdam and Dubrovnik
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rotterdam to Dubrovnik by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 990 ($130) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,650 ($220).
The distance between Rotterdam and Dubrovnik is around 1,550km (963 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,451km (902 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Rotterdam and Dubrovnik by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rotterdam to Dubrovnik is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx HRK 1,650 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Rotterdam and Dubrovnik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 990 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rotterdam and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rotterdam and Dubrovnik. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rotterdam to Dubrovnik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sarajevo and Dubrovnik. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Sonnen-Busreisen Prosic, Centrotrans Eurolines, Croatia Bus International, Arriva d.o.o. and Trans Turist run regular bus services between Rotterdam and Dubrovnik. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rotterdam to Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Rotterdam and Dubrovnik. The distance is around 1,921km (1,193 miles) by road and it will take around 18hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rotterdam to Dubrovnik is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around HRK 1,650 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rotterdam and Dubrovnik
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 15m | HRK 1,650($220) | every 4 hours | 1,554km (966 miles) |
| Train to Anvers-Central, Fly | 4h 5m | HRK 1,585($210) | every 4 hours | 1,550km (963 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | HRK 1,770($235) | once daily | 1,864km (1,158 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 35m | HRK 1,180($155) | 5 times a week | 1,579km (981 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | HRK 1,045($140) | twice a week | 2,093km (1,301 miles) |
| Bus via Sarajevo | 1 day 11h | HRK 990($130) | once a week | 2,202km (1,368 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | HRK 1,575($210) | twice a week | 2,051km (1,275 miles) |
| Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, bus | 1 day 8h | HRK 2,205($295) | 5 times a week | 2,401km (1,492 miles) |
Drive | 18hrs | HRK 2,970($395) | on demand | 1,921km (1,193 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rotterdam and Dubrovnik
Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Air Serbia
Ferry operators
Kapetan Luka
Bus companies
Globtour
Royal Travel Cetinje
Bozur
Sonnen-Busreisen Prosic
Centrotrans Eurolines
Train operators
Urlaubs-Express
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