There is no train from Dubrovnik to Split. The railway connection in Croatia stopped in Split, although there were once plans for expanding it further to Dubrovnik.

As of 2026, there is still no direct train connection between Dubrovnik and Split. The Croatian railway network (HŽ) terminates in Split, and despite decades of local discussion, the mountainous terrain and the geographical separation of the "Dubrovnik exclave" have made extending the tracks southward a logistical and financial impossibility. If you are looking to travel between these two iconic cities, the most popular and scenic option is the seasonal catamaran ferry, which takes about 4.5 to 5 hours and stops at islands like Hvar and Korčula. Alternatively, a high-frequency bus service runs year-round, taking approximately 3 to 4 hours via the Pelješac Bridge, which now allows travelers to bypass the Bosnian border entirely. For those who insist on the "rail experience," the closest train station to Dubrovnik is actually in Ploče, but this serves the line toward Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina rather than toward Split. For most travelers, the bus or ferry remains the vastly superior choice for moving along the stunning Dalmatian Coast.