Can i travel from Split to Dubrovnik?

Yes, you can normally catch a Split - Dubrovnik ferry from April to October, with increased ferry frequency during the high season. The ferry companies that mainly serve this route are TP-Line, Kapetan Luka and Jadrolinija.



Yes, traveling between Split and Dubrovnik is easy and scenic in 2026. Since the opening of the Pelješac Bridge in 2022, you can drive the roughly 230-km route in about 3 hours without ever leaving Croatian territory, bypassing the Neum corridor in Bosnia and Herzegovina and avoiding time-consuming border checks. For those without a car, high-speed catamarans (ferries) are a favorite choice, taking about 4.5 to 5.5 hours while stopping at islands like Hvar and Korčula. There are also numerous daily intercity buses (like FlixBus or Arriva) that complete the journey in roughly 4 hours. While there is no direct rail link between the two cities, the "Adriatic Highway" drive remains one of the most beautiful in Europe. Whether you choose the efficiency of a car or the coastal views from a ferry, the connection between these two UNESCO World Heritage hubs is a highlight of any Croatian itinerary.

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1 Split (Croatia) - Dubrovnik (Croatia) Travel from Split to Dubrovnik by bus. There is no train connection available. The journey time is 4 hours. The bus ticket price starts at 13 EUR.

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From Split, you head to the Dugopolje entry to the A1 motorway and drive to the end of it, about 100km, until you reach Ploce. From there, it's the stunning coast road to Dubrovnik, but not before either crossing the border at Neum or taking the Pelješac Bridge at Komarna.

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Forget your passport for the drive between Split and Dubrovnik. Yes, Split is in Croatia. Yes, Dubrovnik is also in Croatia. But, you have to LEAVE Croatia in order to get from one to the other.

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Split is more relaxed and fun, centrally located, offering more day trip options, better nightlife, and slightly cheaper prices than Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful walled cities in the world, very elegant, with better beaches and hotels than Split. Both towns are must-visit places in Croatia.

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It's easy to get from Split to Dubrovnik with FlixBus, with 7 direct buses per day. You can expect a minimum of 5 stops on your journey. It can take a minimum time of 3 hours 45 minutes. The average cost of bus travel between Split and Dubrovnik is $9.99, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.

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The easiest and quickest way to travel to Dubrovnik is to fly: Dubrovnik airport has several international connections as well as daily flights to the capital Zagreb, and other domestic destinations, including Rijeka, Osijek, and Split. Dubrovnik is also accessible via Croatia's excellent highway and road network.

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Dubrovnik a small town, so unless you plan to take day trips to islands or other attractions nearby, two days is the perfect amount of time to get to know this ancient city. (If you're interested in seeing on overview of our entire 2 week itinerary in Croatia, I've written up a summary of our trip here.

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Hvar is not as relexing as them, but a lot more relaxing than Dubrovnik. If you like to travel do both but if you want to relax choose one.

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Dubrovnik to Split & Split to Dubrovnik by UBER => 1.500 Kuna (223 US$ / 200 Euro) Dubrovnik to Sarajevo => from 958 Kuna.

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