How to travel from London to Dubrovnik, Croatia

The distance between London and Dubrovnik is around 1,728km (1,074 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from London to Dubrovnik by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Dubrovnik (DBV).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,840($245)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 8 others

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 then Split and then to Mokošica.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,120($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then Wien Meidling and then to Split then take the bus to Mokošica.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 4,270($570)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Dubrovnik.

  • Duration22h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    HRK 3,715($495)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Dubrovnik

There are several options for getting from London to Dubrovnik by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around HRK 880 ($115) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,840 ($245).

The distance between London and Dubrovnik is around 1,728km (1,074 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,688km (1,049 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from London and Dubrovnik by plane.

The quickest way to get from London to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx HRK 1,840 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Dubrovnik is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around HRK 880 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between London and Dubrovnik. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Dubrovnik. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Dubrovnik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2, Split and Mokošica. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

FlixBus, Croatia Bus International, Promet Makarska, Centrotrans Eurolines and Globtour run regular bus services between London and Dubrovnik. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from London and Dubrovnik. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Dubrovnik (DBV). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between London and Dubrovnik with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.

British Airways, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Edelweiss Air, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings fly between London and Dubrovnik. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Dubrovnik (DBV). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.

The flight from London to Dubrovnik typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from London to Dubrovnik. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Dubrovnik (DBV). instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around HRK 1,840 ($245).

How do I get from London to Dubrovnik

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Dubrovnik

Transport options from London to Dubrovnik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 40m
HRK 1,840($245)
every 4 hours1,767km (1,098 miles)
Fly to Dubrovnik (DBV)4h 5m
HRK 2,325($310)
every 4 hours1,728km (1,074 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
HRK 880($115)
every 4 hours1,752km (1,089 miles)
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, Fly4hrs
HRK 1,030($135)
every 4 hours1,810km (1,124 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 15h
HRK 1,120($150)
once daily2,476km (1,538 miles)
Bus via Antwerp1 day 22h
HRK 1,165($155)
once a week2,705km (1,681 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 9h
HRK 4,270($570)
5 times a week2,632km (1,635 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, bus1 day 19h
HRK 3,345($445)
once daily3,001km (1,865 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry1 day 2h
HRK 4,545($605)
once daily2,456km (1,526 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 40m
HRK 3,715($495)
every 2 hours2,232km (1,387 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