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 43 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 3 of them are in another country (Bosnia & Herzegovina, Albania, Montenegro). The most searched are Split, Sarajevo and Tirana; the quickest to reach is Kotor, about 2 h 10 min away. Below you'll find a ready-made loop, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 43 airports with direct flights
- 4 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 |
| Tirana · Albania | 205 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Šibenik · Croatia | 215 km | 6 h 35 min | Bus |
| Mostar · Bosnia & Herzegovina | 81 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Podgorica · Montenegro | 99 km | 4 h 15 min | Bus |
| Kotor · Montenegro | 61 km | 2 h 10 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 11 h 50 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Dubrovnik → Split | 3 h 55 min |
| Split → Mostar | 4 h 40 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.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in DubrovnikFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in DubrovnikEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Dubrovnik
Airports with direct flights to Dubrovnik, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Germany 4
United Kingdom 4
Sweden 2
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Finland 1
Helsinki
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Netherlands 1
Norway 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Dubrovnik?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Split, Sarajevo, Tirana, Šibenik, Mostar, Podgorica, Kotor 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 11 h 50 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Dubrovnik?
From 43 airports in 16 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Dubrovnik is cheap.