How to get to Dubrovnik from Zagreb

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Compare coach and flight for Zagreb to Dubrovnik

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Dubrovnik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a flight costs an average of £345.

Distance: 390 km

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£345

Average Price

£32

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Cheapest

£102

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 44m

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9h 56m

Average total duration

9h 26m

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30m

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6h 8m

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(door-to-door)

1.2 - 2.3kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is a coach with an average price of £32.

This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Dubrovnik:

A coach is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Dubrovnik costing on average £345.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zagreb and Dubrovnik including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 24m sooner (2h 44m by flight vs 6h 8m by car). Tickets start at around £345 compared to roughly £102 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.

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from Zagreb to Dubrovnik

How to get to Dubrovnik from Zagreb by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Nomago
    16:308h30
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    1:00Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    £261One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Nomago
    16:308h30
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    1:00Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    £261One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU664
    22:450h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    23:40Dubrovnik Airport
    £861One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Nomago
    12:009h00
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    21:00Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    £291One-way
    0 changes
  • Nomago
    22:309h28
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    7:58Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    £291One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    21:009h45
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    6:45Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    £351One-way
    0 changes
  • Croatia AirlinesOU668
    11:450h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    12:40Dubrovnik Airport
    £1221One-way
    0 changes
  • Croatia AirlinesOU662
    14:401h00
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    15:40Dubrovnik Airport
    £1221One-way
    0 changes
  • LufthansaLH1731 · LH1708
    6:153h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    10:10Dubrovnik Airport
    £3041One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Zagreb to Dubrovnik

Travel to Dubrovnik easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zagreb to Dubrovnik.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zagreb and Dubrovnik including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is a coach with an average price of £32.

This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Dubrovnik:

A coach is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Dubrovnik costing on average £345.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 56m.

The Zagreb to Dubrovnik distance is approximately 390 km.
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 8 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Dubrovnik as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Dubrovnik:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Dubrovnik Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Dubrovnik by flight.
  • Travel with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Nomago, FlixBus to go to Dubrovnik by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Dubrovnik with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines.
  • 8 direct coaches per day with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva, Nomago, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Dubrovnik often also extend their vacation to go to Kotor, Split, Mostar, Budva, Bari. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dubrovnik and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Dubrovnik, you can explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval architecture and cobblestone streets, and take a cable car ride up Mount Srđ for breathtaking views. Discover Lokrum Island, a nature reserve with botanical gardens and historical ruins, and visit the Dubrovnik Aquarium to see Adriatic marine life. Enjoy a sunset kayak tour around the city walls for a unique perspective. Key sights include the Dubrovnik City Walls, Rector's Palace, Dubrovnik Cathedral, Lovrijenac Fortress, and the bustling Stradun in the Old Town.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Dubrovnik is typically sufficient to explore the historic Old Town, walk the city walls, and enjoy nearby attractions such as Lokrum Island and the beaches.

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