More cities in one trip from Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik (Croatia) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 35 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 2 of them are in another country (Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro). The most searched are Split, Sarajevo and Šibenik; the quickest to reach is Podgorica, about 1 h 45 min away. Below you'll find a ready-made loop, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 35 airports with direct flights
- 3 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Dubrovnik
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Split · Croatia | 165 km | 3 h 55 min | Bus |
| Sarajevo · Bosnia & Herzegovina | 137 km | 6 h | Bus |
| Šibenik · Croatia | 215 km | 6 h 35 min | Bus |
| Mostar · Bosnia & Herzegovina | 81 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Kotor · Montenegro | 61 km | 2 h 10 min | Bus |
| Podgorica · Montenegro | 99 km | about 1 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Makarska · Croatia | 113 km | 3 h 5 min | Bus |
| Banja Luka · Bosnia & Herzegovina | 247 km | about 4 h 30 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Dubrovnik
Land in Dubrovnik, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Dubrovnik → Split → Mostar → Dubrovnik
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Dubrovnik, 2 nights in Split, 1 night in Mostar
- About 10 h 40 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Dubrovnik → Split | 3 h 55 min |
| Split → Mostar | 3 h 30 min |
| Mostar → Dubrovnik | 3 h 15 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Dubrovnik
Airports with direct flights to Dubrovnik, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Germany 4
Sweden 2
United Kingdom 2
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Finland 1
Helsinki
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Netherlands 1
Rotterdam/The Hague
Norway 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Dubrovnik?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Split, Sarajevo, Šibenik, Mostar, Kotor, Podgorica, Makarska and Banja Luka. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Dubrovnik to Split?
About 3 h 55 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 165 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Dubrovnik?
For Dubrovnik, Split and Mostar, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Dubrovnik, 2 nights in Split, 1 night in Mostar), with about 10 h 40 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Dubrovnik?
From 35 airports in 15 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Dubrovnik is cheap.