- Must visit
Cultural History Museum (Rector's Palace)
Museum inside the Gothic-Renaissance Rector's Palace, showing period rooms, paintings, coats of arms, and objects from the former Republic of Ragusa.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hvar to Dubrovnik is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hvar to Dubrovnik will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 1 buses that leave Hvar for Dubrovnik on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 146 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Hvar to Dubrovnik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a ferry costs an average of $61.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
| Bus | Most popular Ferry |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hvar to Dubrovnik:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnik costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:
Ferry takes on average 3h 33m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Hvar to Dubrovnik buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:50 AM Hvar | 1h25 | 10:15 AM Dubrovnik | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Hvar to Dubrovnik run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:50, the last at 17:00. The fastest bus covers the 90 miles (146 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 90 miles (146 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 10:50 AM |
Last bus 5:00 PM |
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Black risotto made with cuttlefish or squid, rice, garlic, wine, and ink. It is a classic Adriatic coastal dish and a staple on Dubrovnik menus.
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Prices are high for Croatia, especially in the Old Town in peak season. Food and lodging cost more than in most other coastal cities.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Round up at cafés and taxis. In restaurants, leave about 5-10% for good service if a service charge is not included.
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