Most people visiting both Split and Dubrovnik spend about seven to nine days in Croatia, which usually includes some time in Hvar as well. If you're not interested in Hvar, six to eight days is enough for your Split and Dubrovnik trip.
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Most people visiting both Split and Dubrovnik spend about seven to nine days in Croatia, which usually includes some time in Hvar as well. If you're not interested in Hvar, six to eight days is enough for your Split and Dubrovnik trip.
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.
Split has some great beaches but also the bars and parties for those that want them, while Hvar has a more explorable landscape with plenty of hidden coves, sleepy fishing villages and luscious beaches.
How many days do you need in Dubrovnik? Recommended minimum duration for a satisfying visit to Dubrovnik would be around 3-5 days. This will give you enough time to explore the Old Town, take a day trip to an island, and relax on the beaches.
How to Get from Dubrovnik to Split. There are a number of ways to travel the 143 miles (230 kilometers) between two of Croatia's most popular coastal destinations, Dubrovnik and Split.
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.
The road between Split and Dubrovnik passes near Bacina lakes and we suggest you visit them, at least for an hour or so. You can do many things in this beautiful landscape, enjoy in one of the beach bars or take one of the adventure tour options on the lakes.
Enjoy a full-day excursion from Split to Dubrovnik, where you will tour inside the historic city walls and along the limestone streets of the Old Town. First, enjoy a scenic ride along the Dalmatian Coast, stopping once or twice for panoramic views across the Adriatic Sea.
You can usually find daily ferries between Split and Dubrovnik, with up to 28 weekly crossings in the high-season months. Ferry timetables are usually not fixed, as different companies operate during different seasons. You can expect, however, several departures throughout the day.
An excellent network operates between Split and Dubrovnik, with the journey taking around 4 to 5 hours, depending on which route you take (coastal or highway) and the stops you make along the way. Bus companies offer around 10-20 daily routes for a one-way ticket price at 13-23?.
It is true that Dubrovnik is more expensive than other destinations in Croatia. This is heavily due to Dubrovnik serving as the main filming location for Star Wars and Game of Thrones, which has led to a huge increase in visitors making it the most popular destination in Croatia.
Dubrovnik is Europe's most overtouristed cityThe city has a population of just over 41,000 and welcomed almost 1.5 million tourists in 2019. That's around 36 tourists per resident.
Hvar at a glanceThe distance from Split is 19 nautical miles (35 km) and from Dubrovnik 77 nautical miles (140 km). From both places, Hvar is easily reachable as a day trip destination (see other day trips from Split).