How to travel from Split to Dubrovnik

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Compare bus and flight for Split to Dubrovnik

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Split to Dubrovnik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a flight costs an average of €82.

Distance: 165 km

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€15

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€121

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4h 38m

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from Split to Dubrovnik

How to get from Split to Dubrovnik by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Split to Dubrovnik is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Nomago
    8:00 AM3h45
    Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
    11:45 AMDubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 PM4h05
    Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
    11:05 PMDubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Nomago
    8:00 AM3h45
    Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
    11:45 AMDubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    281One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 PM3h45
    Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
    7:30 PMDubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM4h30
    Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
    6:30 PMDubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 AM4h05
    Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
    9:25 AMDubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Croatia AirlinesOU381 · OU662
    7:45 PM19h30
    Split Airport
    3:15 PMDubrovnik Airport
    1291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Croatia AirlinesOU381 · OU6660
    7:45 PM23h15
    Split Airport
    7:00 PMDubrovnik Airport
    1211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Croatia AirlinesOU381 · OU668
    7:45 PM19h00
    Split Airport
    2:45 PMDubrovnik Airport
    1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Krilo-Kapetan LukaKAPETAN LUKA-KRILO
    8:00 AM4h30
    Port of Split
    12:30 PMDubrovnik
    631One-way
    0 transfers
  • TP LineBORIK
    3:10 PM5h10
    Port of Split
    8:20 PMDubrovnik
    631One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Split to Dubrovnik?

Travellers have a couple of options to choose from when heading from Split to Dubrovnik, including direct flights and regular buses. It's a popular route, and journey times by plane can be as quick as 55 minutes. Buses will take around four hours in the majority of cases.

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Split to Dubrovnik?

Taking the bus is comfortably the cheapest way to travel from Split to Dubrovnik. Buses are operated by Eurolines, Croatia Bus, and AutoTrans, all of which run regular schedules. Four direct services depart daily and take between four to four and a half hours to reach Dubrovnik. Coaches depart from Split's Busbahnhof and arrive at Dubrovnik's Busbahnhof, which is far more central than the city's airport. If faster journeys are needed, budget flights from Trade Air are also available and may be worth considering.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Split to Dubrovnik?

If time is the most important factor, flying is the fastest way to travel from Split to Dubrovnik. Flights leave daily and are operated by Croatia Airlines and Trade Air. One or two direct services leave on weekdays, but only indirect flights leave on the weekend. Direct flights take around 55 minutes, while the fastest indirect options take two hours and 15 minutes. Transfers from Dubrovnik Airport will add at least 30 minutes to the total duration, but this still makes flying faster than taking coaches. All leave from Split Airport and arrive at Dubrovnik Airport.

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Travel from Split to Dubrovnik by Bus

Eurolines, Croatia Bus, and AutoTrans all operate direct buses to Dubrovnik from Split. Journey times for direct services vary from just over four hours to about 4.5 hours. However, travellers should note that services with a single change can actually be faster, taking three hours 45 minutes in some cases. There are four direct daily buses and two to three indirect options with journey times under four hours. Services leave from Split's Busbahnhof, arriving at Dubrovnik Busbahnhof. From there, a shuttle bus takes 15 minutes to reach the Old Town, and taxis are available for faster transfers.

Travel from Split to Dubrovnik by Plane

Flights to Dubrovnik from Split are operated by Croatia Airlines and Trade Air. There are two direct flights every day from Monday to Friday. Both airlines offer a single direct flight during the week, and all flights have a journey duration of 55 minutes. However, indirect flights will be required on Saturdays. In that case, travellers can anticipate minimum journey times of two hours and 15 minutes, including a quick change in Zagreb. Flights leave from Split Airport, and every service will arrive at Dubrovnik Airport, around 20 miles southwest of the city. Buses from there take 30 minutes to reach the Old Town, and taxis will take around 20 minutes.

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FAQs: Travel from Split to Dubrovnik

Travel to Dubrovnik easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Split to Dubrovnik.

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There are 2 options to travel between Split and Dubrovnik including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Split to Dubrovnik is a bus with an average price of €3.

This is compared to other travel options from Split to Dubrovnik:

A bus is €79 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Dubrovnik costing on average €82.

The fastest way to travel from Split to Dubrovnik is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

The Split to Dubrovnik distance is approximately 165 km.
The average frequency per day from Split to Dubrovnik is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 3 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Split and Dubrovnik as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Split to Dubrovnik:
  • Flights mostly depart from Split Airport and arrive in Dubrovnik Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Split and arrive in Dubrovnik.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Split to Dubrovnik, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, Promet Makarska, Samoborček to go to Dubrovnik by bus.
  • Travel with Krilo-Kapetan Luka, TP Line to go to Dubrovnik by ferry.
  • Travel with Croatia Airlines to go to Dubrovnik by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Split to Dubrovnik with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, Promet Makarska, Samoborček.
  • 3 direct ferries per day with Krilo-Kapetan Luka, TP Line.
Omio customers who travel from Split to Dubrovnik often also extend their vacation to go to Kotor, Mostar, Zagreb, Budva, Bari. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dubrovnik and these popular destinations at a great price.

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