Dubrovnik to Split

How to get from Dubrovnik to Split?

If you are a foot passenger, there is a fast ferry catamaran that departs from April to October daily from Dubrovnik (port of Gruz) to Split. This is the fastest and most convenient way to travel. The alternative is the bus ride, in operation all year round. If you are driving and plan to use a car ferry, there are no direct car ferries between these two cities. You would need to drive along the coast and across the Peljesac Bridge all the way to Split.

4 Ways to get from Dubrovnik to Split

Transport option	Travel Duration	Cost (Ticket Price)
Foot Passenger Ferry (Catamaran)	4 hrs 40 minutes	38 Euro (per person)
Bus	4 hrs 20 min	24 Euro (single ticket)
Driving (Self Drive)	3.5 hours
Private Transfer (Taxi) or UBER	3.5 hours	320 Euro (price for up to 4 persons)

The distance between Dubrovnik and Split across the sea is 165 KM (or 89 nautical miles). The easiest and most pleasant way to travel is by fast passenger ferry (catamaran). Here are the details:

Dubrovnik to Split by Foot Passenger Ferry (Catamaran)

Schedules, Tickets, Booking

Passenger Ferry (Catamaran)	Departures*	Ticket Prices	Booking & Tickets
from Dubrovnik to Split (April to October)*	07:00,15:15, 16:30	38 Euro	Book here

Departures*: High season: April (June) to (September) October

Krilo (Kapetan Luka), TP Line, and Jadrolinija are the three companies that run passenger ferries from Dubrovnik to Split. All depart ferries from the same spot in the ferry terminal in Dubrovnik (see map here and photo below) and arrive in the Split City port. For detailed ferry timetables check with croatiaferries.com

Important Note: 

In case of bad weather, the catamaran (fast passenger ferries) is not sailing. In such circumstances, you have to travel across the mainland, by bus or private transfer (see more details below)

Driving from Dubrovnik to Split

There are no direct car ferries connecting Dubrovnik and Split. If you are driving, you have the following options (check the map below):

• Step 1: Drive from Dubrovnik to Ston (Doli) via roads D8 and D414 road to Brijesta
• Step 2: Cross Peljesac Bridge to Komarna
• Step 3: Drive to Split either via E65 and D8 roads or along the coast (Jadranska magistrala)

By this shortest and fastest driving route, you can reach Split from Dubrovnik in 3.5 hours. Traveling on this route your driving time will be:

Driving section	Distance	Driving time
Dubrovnik to Doli (Ston)	48 km	50 minutes
Doli (Ston) via Peljesac bridge to Komarna	29 km	30 minutes
Komarna to Split	150 km	2 hours

Driving tip

Due to Peljesac Bridge roadworks, for the time being, the Ston to the Prapratno crossroads section of the route (about 8 km) may take a bit longer than usual. Update: This part of the route is now completed!

Dubrovnik to Split by Bus

If you prefer to travel by bus, you can get a bus to Split several times per day. The bus departs from Dubrovnik’s bus terminal and drives to Split, stopping along the way in numerous smaller places. Buses are fairly frequent in tourist season, while out of season, there are just a couple of buses per day. It takes over 4 hours (depending on the route) to reach Split. The current ticket cost is about 24 Euros one way (see timetable and prices)

By Taxi, Uber, or Private Car Transfer

A taxi ride between Dubrovnik and Split lasts just under 3.5 hours including crossing the Peljesac bridge. The current price quoted to me is 350 Euro. The quote from UBER is 320 Euro (see photo/map below). This is a good option if 3 to 4 people travel together and share costs.

Map

The above map of how to get from Dubrovnik to Split shows all transportation options including passenger and car ferry routes as well as driving and bus routes.

Popular routes: Split to Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik to Split, Hvar to Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik to Hvar

FAQ

• Can I take bikes on a fast ferry? Yes, if you are traveling by bicycle you can take your bike on the foot passenger ferry. The advance booking is recommended as bike spaces are limited.
• Do I need a car in Dubrovnik and Split? In both cities, you most probably do not need a car, as public transport is very good. The alternative transport is a taxi or Uber.

Check other info on traveling to and from Dubrovnik:

• from Split to Dubrovnik
• from and to nearby places and islands
• day trips from/to Dubrovnik