Is one day enough to see Dubrovnik?

While it would be better to stay at least 2 or 3 days, 24 hours in Dubrovnik is still enough time to make you feel the pulse of the city, visit the major landmarks, and enjoy the scenic views. Dubrovnik is a beautifully preserved medieval town.



While you cannot see everything, one day is sufficient to experience the "Old Town" highlights of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic," the city’s primary attractions are clustered within a compact, pedestrian-only area. In a single day, you can walk the entirety of the famous City Walls (approx. 2 hours), explore the Stradun (main street), and visit the Rector's Palace and the Franciscan Monastery. You would also have time to take the Cable Car to Mount Srđ for a panoramic sunset view of the terracotta roofs and the Elaphiti Islands. However, a one-day trip usually means missing out on boat excursions to Lokrum Island or the nearby Pelješac wine region. Because Dubrovnik is a major cruise port, "day-trippers" often find the city very crowded between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM; staying overnight allows you to experience the magic of the limestone streets once the crowds vanish. If you are a Game of Thrones fan, a dedicated walking tour will take up about half your day, so plan your "must-sees" carefully.

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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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These two cities are approximately 230 kilometers apart if you take the shortest route, and it will take you just over 3 hours via car. Regardless of whether you're traveling from Split to Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik to Split, the distance between these two cities can be crossed in a number of different ways.

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Dubrovnik to Split Ferries Connects ferry port Dubrovnik on the Croatian mainland with ferry port Split on the Croatian mainland. This ferry route to Split is currently served by 3 companies: Jadrolinija, Kapetan Luka and TP Line.

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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.

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Yes, the old town of Dubrovnik is surrounded by a medieval wall and several forts, and these days, you can climb up on to them and walk the perimeter of the old town.

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The rides from Dubrovnik to Split take a minimum of 3 hours 45 minutes; what's more, when you travel by bus, you don't need to worry about traffic or delays en route. Just relax and enjoy the journey with free WiFi and plenty of legroom.

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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.

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While Split is undoubtedly a tourist hot spot, it's very much a working town too. There are many places in Split that locals love to visit that are overlooked by visitors. Take a look at some of the more off-the-beaten-track attractions you can visit on your next trip to Split, below.

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Catamaran ferries from Dubrovnik to Split The 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).

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