Split to Dubrovnik: travel options
Approximate road distance: 224 km • Journey details for the options listed below.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Direct | Arriva Croatia | About 4h 45m |
€24.60
- €32.00
Sample fares
Fare source checked: 10 Sep 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Arriva Croatia |
Dep: Split main bus station
Arr: Dubrovnik main bus station, Gruž
|
Sample standard fares from the booking page; other departures may differ. Compare the exact departure and arrival; services can take over five hours. Check the baggage charge and route, then add local travel from Gruž. |
| ferry 1 transfer(s) | Kapetan Luka (Krilo) | About 4h 40m |
€50.00
Published fare
Fare source checked: 10 Sep 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Kapetan Luka (Krilo) |
Dep: Split ferry port; confirm the berth
Arr: Dubrovnik port, Gruž
|
Published ticket price for the service described. Passenger service is seasonal and weather dependent. Confirm the departure berth, island calls and Dubrovnik arrival before booking a room or airport transfer. |
Choosing your journey
The coach is a practical choice throughout the year. A seasonal passenger boat can make the journey part of the holiday, but compare its stops, weather notice and arrival time before booking.
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Decide between road and sea
Direct coaches generally need about four and a half to five and a half hours on this corridor. A seasonal catamaran can take a similar part of the day once island calls and boarding are included. The boat is not a year-round substitute for the bus. Coach departures, Krilo sailings.
Board in Split with time to spare
The main coach station is by the port. For a ferry, confirm the vessel and berth from the current departure information; there is no permanent Pier 10 rule for every service. Pack water and anything you need during the trip where you can reach it.
On a coach, read the actual route rather than assuming every service follows the same road. Carry the travel documents needed if your selected itinerary includes a border crossing.
Gruž is not the old town
Both the main bus station and ferry arrivals are in the Gruž area. Add a local bus, taxi or walk appropriate to your room before booking a timed visit. The city walls are better saved for the following morning.
For an onward flight, include the separate airport journey and a useful delay buffer. If the boat is cancelled, a coach is the main alternative, but a seat on another operator is a new booking. Dubrovnik guide.
