Getting to Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik bus station

Getting to Dubrovnik can involve some planning because of its geography.
Located on the southeastern tip of Croatia, with a mountain rim separating it from Bosnia, near a border to Montenegro and facing the sea, land travel to Dubrovnik is limited to just a few roads. (See Dubrovnik on a map) You don't just wander into town! Despite its geographic limitations, there are lots of ways to get to Dubrovnik--flights, buses, ferries and roads. The one thing you can't do is take a train to Dubrovnik because there are no trains to Dubrovnik.

Flights to Dubrovnik

A flight to Dubrovnik may be your best option if you're coming from:

• northern Europe. Low-cost carriers have regular flights from the colder countries. More.
• Zagreb. Several flights a day at a reasonable price from Croatia Airlines.More.

Ferries to Dubrovnik

A ferry to Dubrovnik may be your best option if you're coming from:   

• southern Italy. The Bari to Dubrovnik ferry runs all year.  It's the only international ferry connection! More.  
• Korcula. Twice a week in winter, more in summer, plus it's a relatively short journey unlike from Hvar or Split. More

    Buses to Dubrovnik

A bus to Dubrovnik may be your best option if you're coming from:

• neighboring countries. Regular connections are there from Bosnia-Hercegovina and Montenegro. More.
• Split. Frequent and comfortable, it almost beats a car.  More.     

Driving to Dubrovnik

Driving to Dubrovnik may be your best option if you're coming from:

• Montenegro. It's really a breeze. More.
• Hvar as it beats a day-long ferry trip and
• Korcula if the ferry schedule doesn't fit your plans. More.

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