What is the best way to get from Dubrovnik to Split?

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).



In 2026, the "best" way depends on your priorities, but the high-speed catamaran (ferry) is widely considered the most scenic and "Croatian" experience. Operating during the tourist season, companies like Kapetan Luka or Jadrolinija run boats that take about 4.5 to 5 hours, often stopping at stunning islands like Korčula and Hvar along the way. For those on a budget or traveling in the off-season, the bus is the most reliable and affordable option, taking roughly 4 hours. A major development for 2026 is the full utilization of the Pelješac Bridge, which allows land transfers (buses and cars) to stay entirely within Croatian territory, bypassing the Neum corridor and the need for border checks in Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you value comfort and flexibility, a private car transfer is the premium choice, allowing for a stop at the medieval walls of Ston or a local winery. While there are flights, they are rarely efficient due to airport transfer times and a lack of direct regional connections.

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Journey time is between 4 hours 25 minutes and 5 hours 55 minutes depending on the route. The price of a foot passanger ticket is 45.00 Euro.

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There is no train from Dubrovnik to Split.

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If you are a foot passenger, there is a fast ferry catamaran that departs from April to October daily from Dubrovnik (port of Gruz) to Split. This is the fastest and most convenient way to travel.

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Great cheap way to get between islands - make sure you get there early as the queues get long! The catamaran ferry service is a cheap and easy way to island hop along the Dalmatian coast. There are large areas to store luggage and plenty of seats on board. No outside area but many windows (they could do with a clean).

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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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There are 7 rides daily from Dubrovnik to Split. The fastest bus on this connection has 5 stop(s). How much is the bus ticket between Dubrovnik and Split? You can get from Dubrovnik to Split for as little as $9.99.

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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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The most common form of transport is the bus Croatian bus routes cover big towns as well as the more remote small villages. Also, the drivers are kept busy: buses run regularly, and even run at night on certain routes! It is still the most affordable means of transport and the most widely used.

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You can travel between Dubrovnik and Split by ferry, usually a fast catamaran, which will give you a very scenic journey, and a chance to check out the coastline from a different viewpoint too.

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The earliest ferry departure time is at 06:30 arriving at Split ferry port at 10:45. The latest departure time is at 22:00 arriving at the port in Split at 02:00. Prices of a one way adult ticket range from $6 up to $31. Discounted tickets for children, students and pensioners are available on some departures.

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Most ferry ticket prices for Croatian routes remain fixed regardless of seasonality. Still, we highly suggest that you book your trip well in advance, especially when traveling in high season to/from popular destinations.

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Split is slightly cheaper than Dubrovnik! This is still noticeable in accommodation rates and costs of eating out. However, today prices in Split don't lag much behind prices in Dubrovnik.

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I've been based in Croatia since 2014, and I was here when Uber made its Croatian debut in 2015. Since then, I've used the app extensively throughout the country, from the Zagreb airport to the city, in Split, and beyond. I've found the service to be reliable, convenient and cost-effective.

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