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Compare coach, flight and ferry for Split to Dubrovnik
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Split to Dubrovnik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a flight costs an average of £211.
Distance: 165 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
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£211 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Split to Dubrovnik:
A coach is £26 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Split to Dubrovnik costing on average £44.
A coach is £193 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Dubrovnik costing on average £211.
Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 37m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 53m.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (2h 12m by flight vs 3h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £211 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Split to Dubrovnik
How to get to Dubrovnik from Split by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Split to Dubrovnik is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus19:004h05Split, Autobusni Kolodvor23:05Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor£161One-way0 changes
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FlixBus19:004h05Split, Autobusni Kolodvor23:05Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor£161One-way0 changes
Fastest
OU653 · OU30014:002h10Split Airport16:10Dubrovnik Airport£3331One-way1 change
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17:154h28Split, Autobusni Kolodvor21:43Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor£171One-way0 changes
8:003h45Split, Autobusni Kolodvor11:45Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:204h05Split, Autobusni Kolodvor9:25Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor£181One-way0 changes
OU381 · OU66019:4511h05Split Airport6:50Dubrovnik Airport£1061One-way1 change
OU653 · OU66014:0016h50Split Airport6:50Dubrovnik Airport£1061One-way1 change
OU655 · OU66013:3017h20Split Airport6:50Dubrovnik Airport£1061One-way1 change
KAPETAN LUKA8:004h30Port of Split12:30Dubrovnik£451One-way0 changes
BORIK15:105h10Port of Split20:20Dubrovnik£491One-way0 changes
PUNTAMIKA9:005h15Port of Split14:15Dubrovnik£491One-way0 changes
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Best day trips from Dubrovnik by ferry
The most popular day trips by ferry from Dubrovnik are Mljet (Island), Split, Korčula, Makarska and Mostar. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Dubrovnik on Omio.


Day trip from Dubrovnik to Split by ferry
Why visit Split for the day?
Split is a lively Adriatic city built around Diocletian's Palace, where Roman walls frame busy streets and cafés. It is known for blending ancient history with everyday coastal life, giving it energy beyond a typical resort.

Day trip from Dubrovnik to Korčula by ferry

Day trip from Dubrovnik to Makarska by ferry
Why visit Makarska for the day?
Makarska is a lively seaside town on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, framed by the Biokovo mountains. It is known for its beaches, palm-lined promenade and compact old centre with a busy harbour.

Day trip from Dubrovnik to Mostar by ferry
Why visit Mostar for the day?
Mostar is best known for Stari Most, the rebuilt bridge spanning the bright Neretva. Ottoman streets, Austro-Hungarian facades and the legacy of war give it a vivid, reflective character.
How to Travel from Split to Dubrovnik?
Travellers have a couple of options to choose from when heading from Split to Dubrovnik, including direct flights and regular buses. It's a popular route, and journey times by plane can be as quick as 55 minutes. Buses will take around four hours in the majority of cases.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Split to Dubrovnik?
Taking the bus is comfortably the cheapest way to travel from Split to Dubrovnik. Buses are operated by Eurolines, Croatia Bus, and AutoTrans, all of which run regular schedules. Four direct services depart daily and take between four to four and a half hours to reach Dubrovnik. Coaches depart from Split's Busbahnhof and arrive at Dubrovnik's Busbahnhof, which is far more central than the city's airport. If faster journeys are needed, budget flights from Trade Air are also available and may be worth considering.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Split to Dubrovnik?
If time is the most important factor, flying is the fastest way to travel from Split to Dubrovnik. Flights leave daily and are operated by Croatia Airlines and Trade Air. One or two direct services leave on weekdays, but only indirect flights leave on the weekend. Direct flights take around 55 minutes, while the fastest indirect options take two hours and 15 minutes. Transfers from Dubrovnik Airport will add at least 30 minutes to the total duration, but this still makes flying faster than taking coaches. All leave from Split Airport and arrive at Dubrovnik Airport.
Find and Book with Omio the Best Tickets from Split to Dubrovnik
Omio allows passengers to easily compare prices, journey times, and frequencies for buses and flights between Split and Dubrovnik.
Travel from Split to Dubrovnik by Bus
Eurolines, Croatia Bus, and AutoTrans all operate direct buses to Dubrovnik from Split. Journey times for direct services vary from just over four hours to about 4.5 hours. However, travellers should note that services with a single change can actually be faster, taking three hours 45 minutes in some cases. There are four direct daily buses and two to three indirect options with journey times under four hours. Services leave from Split's Busbahnhof, arriving at Dubrovnik Busbahnhof. From there, a shuttle bus takes 15 minutes to reach the Old Town, and taxis are available for faster transfers.
Travel from Split to Dubrovnik by Plane
Flights to Dubrovnik from Split are operated by Croatia Airlines and Trade Air. There are two direct flights every day from Monday to Friday. Both airlines offer a single direct flight during the week, and all flights have a journey duration of 55 minutes. However, indirect flights will be required on Saturdays. In that case, travellers can anticipate minimum journey times of two hours and 15 minutes, including a quick change in Zagreb. Flights leave from Split Airport, and every service will arrive at Dubrovnik Airport, around 20 miles southwest of the city. Buses from there take 30 minutes to reach the Old Town, and taxis will take around 20 minutes.
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This is compared to other travel options from Split to Dubrovnik:
A coach is £26 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Split to Dubrovnik costing on average £44.
A coach is £193 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Dubrovnik costing on average £211.
Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 37m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 53m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 12 coaches per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Split and Dubrovnik as scheduled services by coach, flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Split Airport and arrive in Dubrovnik Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Split and arrive in Dubrovnik.
- Travel with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago, FlixBus to go to Dubrovnik by coach.
- Travel with Krilo-Kapetan Luka, TP Line to go to Dubrovnik by ferry.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Trade Air, Austrian Airlines to go to Dubrovnik by flight.
- 12 direct coaches per day with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago, FlixBus.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Krilo-Kapetan Luka, TP Line.
- 0 direct flights per day with Trade Air.
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