How to travel from Bern to Dubrovnik, Croatia

The distance between Bern and Dubrovnik is around 1,083km (673 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bern 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Dubrovnik (DBV).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,310($310)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Dubrovnik.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 580($77)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Brig then Milano Centrale and then to Bari Centrale then take a ferry to Dubrovnik.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,800($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Dubrovnik.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Distance1,430km (888 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Dubrovnik

There are several options for getting from Bern to Dubrovnik by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 580 ($77) and will take around 23h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 2,310 ($310).

The distance between Bern and Dubrovnik is around 1,083km (673 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 965km (600 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Bern and Dubrovnik by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Dubrovnik is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx HRK 2,310 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Dubrovnik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 580 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bern and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bern and Dubrovnik. It typically takes around 23h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bern to Dubrovnik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb and Dubrovnik. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 50m.

FlixBus, Croatia Bus and Samoborček run regular bus services between Bern and Dubrovnik. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 23h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Dubrovnik. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Bern and Dubrovnik. The distance is around 1,430km (888 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Dubrovnik is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around HRK 2,310 ($310).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Dubrovnik

Transport options from Bern to Dubrovnik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 20m
HRK 2,310($310)
every 4 hours1,083km (673 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
HRK 3,480($465)
once daily1,208km (750 miles)
Bus
23h 50m
HRK 580($77)
5 times a week1,692km (1,052 miles)
Train and Ferry + 2 similar
21h 30m
HRK 1,800($240)
twice a week1,326km (824 miles)
Train and Bus1 day 1h
HRK 1,525($205)
twice a week1,723km (1,071 miles)
Train to Sargans, ferry1 day 3h
HRK 1,060($140)
5 times a week1,559km (969 miles)
Drive
14h 55m
HRK 2,170($290)
on demand1,430km (888 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