Driving the car is the fastest way of getting between Dubrovnik and Split (the distance is 230 km), taking anywhere from 3 to 3.5 hours depending on the route you take and the time of year you visit.
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Split to Dubrovnik by carIt's a pretty scenic ride along the Croatian coast, so even if it's a fairly long journey, the scenic route makes up for it. Bear in mind that you need to do a border crossing to go from Split to Dubrovnik, since the road crosses into Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Catamaran ferries from Dubrovnik to SplitThe shortest travel time is around 4h 25 minutes and the fares start from €47. KRILO offers 2 daily departures from both Dubrovnik and Split. Catamarans depart from Split early in the morning (at 7:30am) and from Dubrovnik in the afternoon hours (3:00pm and 4:15pm).
If you have time, visit both towns! They are very different, especially in vibe and look, as Dubrovnik's old town mainly dates back to medieval times, while Split's old town dates back to ancient Roman times. Dubrovnik is more picture-perfect, while Split is more hectic and fun.
Take an excursion from Dubrovnik to the city of Split on a full-day excursion and private walking tour. See its many sites and learn why Split is known as the heart of Dalmatia.