How to travel from Zurich to Dubrovnik, Croatia

The distance between Zurich and Dubrovnik is around 967km (601 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Zurich to Dubrovnik by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Dubrovnik (DBV).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,860($250)
Operated by

Edelweiss Air

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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Dubrovnik.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 540($72)
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Train and Ferry

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

  • Duration21h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,765($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Dubrovnik.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Distance1,377km (856 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Dubrovnik

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Dubrovnik by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 540 ($72) and will take around 22hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,860 ($250).

The distance between Zurich and Dubrovnik is around 967km (601 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 916km (569 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Zurich and Dubrovnik by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx HRK 1,860 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Dubrovnik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 540 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Zurich and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich and Dubrovnik. It typically takes around 22hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich 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 22hrs.

FlixBus, Croatia Bus and Samoborček run regular bus services between Zurich and Dubrovnik. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 22hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zurich and Dubrovnik. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Dubrovnik (DBV). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Zurich and Dubrovnik with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines and Austrian Airlines fly between Zurich and Dubrovnik. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and and arrive into Dubrovnik (DBV). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Zurich to Dubrovnik typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) 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 Zurich and Dubrovnik. The distance is around 1,377km (856 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around HRK 1,860 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Dubrovnik

Transport options from Zurich to Dubrovnik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 25m
HRK 1,860($250)
every 4 hours967km (601 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 25m
HRK 3,030($405)
once daily1,091km (678 miles)
Plane and Ferry6h 55m
HRK 2,215($295)
once daily983km (611 miles)
Bus
22hrs
HRK 540($72)
5 times a week1,572km (977 miles)
Train and Ferry + 2 similar
21h 45m
HRK 1,765($235)
twice a week1,310km (814 miles)
Train and Bus24h 55m
HRK 1,075($145)
twice a week1,606km (998 miles)
Train to Sevnica, ferry1 day 2h
HRK 1,135($150)
5 times a week1,439km (894 miles)
Drive
13h 55m
HRK 2,085($280)
on demand1,377km (856 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