By Plane
Dubrovnik Airport (Čilipi) is located about 22 km from Dubrovnik city center (approximately 30 minutes by car), 5 km from Cavtat and around 140 km from Korčula/Orebić.
From the airport, travelers can reach Dubrovnik by taxi, shuttle bus, private transfer, or rental car.
For detailed information about flights, taxi services, and transfers, please visit the official Dubrovnik Airport website: https://www.dbv.hr/en
By Car
Dubrovnik is well connected by the Croatian road network and international routes. Main road connections include:
- Zagreb – Split – Dubrovnik
- Rijeka – Zadar – Split – Dubrovnik
- Mostar – Dubrovnik
- Podgorica – Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik can be reached from Central and Western Europe in several ways. Travelers can choose between motorway routes (faster, through continental landscapes) or the scenic Adriatic coastal road offering beautiful seaside views. There are many possible combinations of coastal roads and motorway sections.
From Western Europe:
- Via Rijeka – motorway and continental road:
Rijeka – Senj – Žuta Lokva – Gospić – Dugopolje – Vrgorac – Ploče (motorway) – Dubrovnik - Combination of Adriatic Highway (coastal road) and motorway:
Rijeka – Senj – Karlobag – Maslenica – Split – Makarska – Ploče (motorway) – Dubrovnik
From Central Europe:
- Via Zagreb:
Zagreb – Karlovac – Žuta Lokva – Gospić – Dugopolje – Vrgorac – Ploče (motorway) – Dubrovnik
This route can also be combined with sections of the Adriatic Highway. - Via Osijek (across Bosnia and Herzegovina):
Osijek – Slavonski Brod (or Brčko) – Sarajevo – Mostar – Metković – Dubrovnik
Alternative route:
Sarajevo – Foča – Trebinje – Dubrovnik
CROATIAN HIGHWAYS: http://hac.hr/
By Bus
Dubrovnik County has frequent and regular bus lines between cities and towns. In addition to international routes, there are regular daily connections between major Croatian cities, making the bus one of the most popular ways to reach Dubrovnik.
During the summer season, it is recommended to reserve and purchase tickets a few days in advance.
Information and ticket sales:
Bus Station Dubrovnik
Tel: +385 (0)60 30 50 70
www.libertasdubrovnik.com
FlixBus also operates routes to Dubrovnik from Croatia and neighboring countries.
More information:https://global.flixbus.com/
GetByBus: https://getbybus.com/hr/
By Boat
Dubrovnik County has excellent ferry and boat connections, especially during the tourist season. There are regular daily domestic lines connecting Dubrovnik with the Croatian islands and coastal cities.
Domestic ferry lines include:
- Dubrovnik – Mljet – Korčula – Hvar – Brač – Split
- Rijeka – Zadar – Split – Hvar – Korčula – Sobra (Mljet) – Dubrovnik
- Korčula – Drvenik (seasonal)
- Split – Vela Luka (Korčula) – Ubli (Lastovo)
Domestic ship lines include:
- Split – Vela Luka (Korčula) – Ubli (Lastovo)
- Dubrovnik – Sobra – Polače
- Dubrovnik – Korčula – Lastovo
- Split – Hvar – Vela Luka – Ubli
Prices vary depending on the route. Although reservations are not always required (especially for shorter routes), during summer months it is recommended to buy tickets a few days in advance.
Reservations and ticket sales:
www.jadrolinija.hr
Tel: +385 20 418 000
www.krilo.hr
Tel: +385 21 645 476