There are 6 ways to get from Istria to Dubrovnik by plane, ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane PUY - DBV
7h 2m€75–174Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus Arriva
15h€6–65Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Port of Pula to Port of Zadarferry 9141
- Take the bus from Benkovac, Autobusni kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
13h 19m€52–135Ferry, Catamaran
- Take the ferry from Port of Pula to Port of Zadarferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Anconaferry 51
- Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry 53
- Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnikferry
28h 55m€261–463Drive 647.4 km
- Drive from Pula to Dubrovnikcar 647.4 km
7h 54m€94–135Bus via Pakoštane
- Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Pakoštanebus
- Take the bus from Pakoštane to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus 898
16h 9m€61–104
Istria to Dubrovnik by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istria to Dubrovnik is to bus which costs €6 - €65 and takes 15h.
The fastest way to get from Istria to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €75 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct ferry from Istria to Dubrovnik. However, there are services departing from Port of Pula and arriving at Dubrovnik via Port of Zadar, Ancona and Port of Split. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.
The distance between Istria and Dubrovnik is 468 km. The road distance is 647.4 km.
Book your Istria to Dubrovnik ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Istria to Dubrovnik without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 13h 19m and costs €50 - €140.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Istria to Dubrovnik, including transfers.
Istria to Dubrovnik bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor station.
The best way to get from Istria to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €65 and takes 15h.
What companies run services between Istria, Croatia and Dubrovnik, Croatia?
Air Serbia, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port of Pula to Dubrovnik via Port of Zadar, Ancona, and Port of Split in around 28h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Pula Airport to Dubrovnik Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–380
- Phone
- +385 1 3335 170
- [email protected]
- Website
- samoborcek.hr
Bus from Benkovac, Autobusni kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
- Phone
- +385 21 645 476
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kapetan Luka
Ferry from Port of Pula to Port of Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–95
- Website
- Kapetan Luka
Ferry from Port of Pula to Port of Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–95
- Website
- Kapetan Luka
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Booking & Getting There
Istria to Dubrovnik bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istria to Dubrovnik is 647 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Istria to Dubrovnik.
Book your Istria to Dubrovnik bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
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