How to get from Dubrovnik to Zagreb
- 387 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 9h 35m
- 19 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 35m
direct
Bus
€38
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dubrovnik to Zagreb. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 387 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
387 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €69Reading date not recorded | 14h 06m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 9h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€69Reading date not recorded14h 06m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Sep 259h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dubrovnik to Zagreb: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dubrovnik → Zagrebbus
FlixBus·9h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Dubrovnik to Zagreb
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€47Departures from Dubrovnik to Zagreb
FlixBus runs 19 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:30 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 19 | 01:30 | 21:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 8h 10m€29Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusDubrovnik-ZagrebBook →Regional connectionDubrovnik-Mostar International Airport, Mostar International Airport-SplitBook →HŽ Putnicki prijevozSplit-ZagrebBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, HŽ Putnicki prijevoz; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dubrovnik to Zagreb works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Dubrovnik to Zagreb, about 9h 35m. In total it's roughly €38 over 9h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Dubrovnik to Zagreb: common questions
How long does it take to get from Dubrovnik to Zagreb?
The most useful route takes about 9h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Dubrovnik to Zagreb?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:30 and the last at 21:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Dubrovnik to Zagreb?
19 a day with FlixBus, between 01:30 and 21:00.
How far is Zagreb from Dubrovnik?
About 387 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Dubrovnik to Zagreb cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €38. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Dubrovnik to Zagreb?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, HŽ Putnicki prijevoz.
Can you get from Dubrovnik to Zagreb without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 8h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dubrovnik to Zagreb?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026