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How to get fromMadrid to Dubrovnikby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Dubrovnik by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane plane MAD - DBV
    6h 24m
    €78–194

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Mulhouse Villetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zenica, Glavna Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Zenica, Glavna Autobuska Stanica to Trebinje, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    33h 17m

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    5. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Split Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnikferry ferry
    40h 3m
    €424–736

  4. Drive  2,489.2 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Dubrovnikcar car 2,489.2 km
    27h 19m
    €404–584

  5. Bus via Maribor

    1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Padovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Edvard Rusjan Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edvard Rusjan Airport to Zagrebbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus bus
    44h 6m
    €321–1,146

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Padovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnikferry ferry
    2d 1h
    €490–846

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Milanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus 419
    3. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus bus
    2d 2h
    €187–343

Madrid to Dubrovnik by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration40h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€424Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,865.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Dubrovnik, Croatia?

Iberia, Croatia Airlines, and Vueling Airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor via Padova, Edvard Rusjan Airport, and Zagreb in around 44h 6m.

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