There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Dubrovnik by plane, train, bus, ferry or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Paris CDG • 5h 48m
749 kn - 2.717 kn
Cheapest option
Bus via Dubrovnik - Gruz 2 • 30h 11m
625 kn - 981 kn
5 alternative options
Fly from Paris Orly • 5h 38m
660 kn - 1.842 kn
Train, bus • 23h 4m
1.522 kn - 2.538 kn
Train, bus, ferry • 28h 4m
1.268 kn - 1.825 kn
Bus • 34h 45m
744 kn - 906 kn
Drive • 18h 26m
1.600 kn - 2.400 kn
Paris to Dubrovnik by bus
The bus journey time between Paris and Dubrovnik is around 2 days 3h and covers a distance of around 2138 km. The fastest bus normally takes 2 days 3h. Services are operated by FlixBus and Autobusni Promet. Typically three buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Bus route overview
First and last buses
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Paris to Dubrovnik bus schedules
Buses departing Friday, August 6, 2021
Buses departing Saturday, August 7, 2021
Buses departing Sunday, August 8, 2021
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Croatia from France
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Croatia from France
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 14 day mandatory self quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 7 in quarantine
- Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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Rules to follow in Croatia
1.5m
Mandatory
Considerations leaving from France
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Croatia from France.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Dubrovnik is 00385 91 468 30 32.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Dubrovnik is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Dubrovnik is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 00385 91 468 30 32.
No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Croatia.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 1 Aug 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: European Union.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Paris to Dubrovnik is to bus via Dubrovnik - Gruz 2, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 30h 11m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Dubrovnik is to fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Dubrovnik. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Dubrovnik - Pile via Zagreb and Dubrovnik - Gruz 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 11m.
The distance between Paris and Dubrovnik is 1401 km. The road distance is 1905.6 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Dubrovnik without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 4m and costs €200 - €340.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Paris to Dubrovnik, including transfers.
Paris to Dubrovnik bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
The best way to get from Paris to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €100 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Dubrovnik - Gruz 2, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 30h 11m.
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Dubrovnik Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 15m.
Paris to Dubrovnik bus services, operated by Croatia Bus Domestic, arrive at Dubrovnik station.
- Distance: 1400.5 km
- Duration: 5h 48m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Dubrovnik, Croatia?
Croatia Airlines, Air France and five other airlines fly from Paris to Dubrovnik every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Bercy to Dubrovnik via Zagreb and Dubrovnik - Gruz 2 in around 30h 11m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.100 kn - 3.600 kn
Flights from Paris CDG to Dubrovnik via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.100 kn - 3.600 kn
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 6.000 kn
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Dubrovnik via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.600 kn - 4.500 kn
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Dubrovnik via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 650 kn - 3.300 kn
Flights from Paris Orly to Dubrovnik via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 650 kn - 3.400 kn
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 380 kn - 3.000 kn
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 650 kn - 3.200 kn
Flights from Paris Orly to Dubrovnik via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 650 kn - 3.200 kn
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Dubrovnik via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 800 kn - 3.300 kn
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Dubrovnik via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.500 kn - 5.500 kn
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Dubrovnik via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 750 kn - 3.200 kn
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 800 kn - 1.100 kn
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 800 kn - 950 kn
- 1st Class
- 900 kn - 1.100 kn
Train from Paris l'Est to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 600 kn - 800 kn
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 600 kn - 750 kn
- 1st Class
- 650 kn - 800 kn
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 290 kn - 900 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 290 kn - 400 kn
- Base Standard
- 500 kn - 700 kn
- Base Premium
- 600 kn - 900 kn
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 650 kn - 950 kn
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Trieste to Zadar bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 180 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 470 kn - 600 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 240 kn - 300 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Zadar Central Bus Station to Cibaca Dubac
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 170 kn - 250 kn
- Website
- Autotrans d.d.
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
Bus from Karlsruhe to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 450 kn - 650 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 280 kn - 400 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 210 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +385 1 6321 190
- samoborcek@samoborcek.hr
- Website
- samoborcek.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 200 kn - 260 kn
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
- Phone
- +385 (42) 372 803
- info@ap.hr
- Website
- ap.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 270 kn - 340 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
- Phone
- 021 / 645 476
- luka@krilo.hr
- Website
- krilo.hr
Ferry from Split to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 180 kn - 240 kn
- Website
- Kapetan Luka
- Normal
- 180 kn - 240 kn
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Dubrovnik is 1906 km. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Paris to Dubrovnik.
Air France, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines and three other airlines offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Dubrovnik Airport.
There are 311+ hotels available in Dubrovnik. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs €5 - €9.