There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Dubrovnik by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Dubrovnik Airport
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane ZRH - DBV
5h 5m€101–239Train, ferry
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
- Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bari Centraletrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnikferry 54
21h 23m€293–473Bus via Split
- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Split Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus 942a / ...
22h 15m€146–194Drive 1,209.2 km
- Drive from Zurich to Dubrovnikcar 1,209.2 km
15h 24m€217–314Fly to Split Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Split Airport (SPU)plane ZRH - SPU
- Take a shuttle bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
8h 41mBus
- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Kupresbus
- Take the bus from Kupres to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
26h 26m€147–150
Zurich to Dubrovnik by train, bus, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Dubrovnik is to fly which costs €100 - €240 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €100 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Dubrovnik. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf and arriving at Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
The distance between Zurich and Dubrovnik is 975 km. The road distance is 1209.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Dubrovnik without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 23m and costs €290 - €480.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Zurich to Dubrovnik, including transfers.
Zurich to Dubrovnik bus services, operated by Zelic Reisen, depart from Zürich Hbf station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Split, which costs €140 - €200 and takes 22h 15m.
Zurich to Dubrovnik bus services, operated by Zelic Reisen, arrive at Split Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Dubrovnik is 1209 km. It takes approximately 15h 24m to drive from Zurich to Dubrovnik.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Dubrovnik, Croatia?
Croatia Airlines, Swiss, and Austrian Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich Hbf to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor via Split Bus Station and Split, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 22h 15m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Dubrovnik Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–320
Flights from Zurich Airport to Dubrovnik Airport via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–310
Flights from Zurich Airport to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–300
Flights from Zurich Airport to Split Airport via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–300
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 79 445 39 68
- [email protected]
- Website
- zelicreisen.ch
Bus from Zürich Hbf to Split Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €144
- Schedules at
- zelicreisen.ch
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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