There are 7 ways to get from Zagreb to Dubrovnik by plane, bus, train, 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 • 2h 8m
601 kn - 1.010 kn
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 26m
163 kn - 425 kn
5 alternative options
Train, bus • 10h 48m
284 kn - 488 kn
Bus via Zaton Mali • 10h 52m
173 kn - 237 kn
Train, ferry • 11h 48m
373 kn - 497 kn
Bus #2 • 13h
270 kn - 340 kn
Drive • 6h 24m
450 kn - 700 kn
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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.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is to bus via Zaton Mali which costs 170 kn - 240 kn and takes 10h 52m.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is to fly which costs 600 kn - 1.100 kn and takes 2h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Dubrovnik. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Zagreb and Dubrovnik is 392 km. The road distance is 600.3 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Dubrovnik without a car is to bus which takes 9h 26m and costs 160 kn - 430 kn.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, including transfers.
Zagreb to Dubrovnik bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs 600 kn - 1.100 kn. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 160 kn - 430 kn and takes 9h 26m.
The quickest flight from Zagreb Airport to Dubrovnik Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Zagreb to Dubrovnik bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dubrovnik station.
- Distance: 391.5 km
- Duration: 2h 8m
What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Dubrovnik, Croatia?
Croatia Airlines flies from Zagreb to Dubrovnik 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik 5 times a day. Tickets cost 260 kn - 320 kn and the journey takes 9h 15m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 330 kn - 1.100 kn
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 180 kn - 250 kn
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass
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 Zagreb to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 260 kn - 320 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Split to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 140 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- 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
- 150 kn - 210 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 90 kn - 130 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Zaton Mali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 200 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
- 210 kn - 270 kn
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
Bus from Split to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 90 kn - 120 kn
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
Bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 290 kn - 410 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 230 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +385 21 612 005
- kontakt@promet-makarska.hr
- Website
- promet-makarska.hr
Bus from Split to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 150 kn
- Book at
- Promet Makarska
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Split Central Bus Station to Dubrovnik Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 150 kn - 220 kn
- Website
- Autotrans d.d.
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 180 kn - 240 kn
- Website
- Kapetan Luka
- Normal
- 180 kn - 240 kn
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Dubrovnik is 600 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Zagreb to Dubrovnik.
Croatia Airlines offers flights from Zagreb Airport to Dubrovnik Airport.
There are 7655+ hotels available in Dubrovnik. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Zagreb Airport is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs 210 kn - 260 kn.