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Rector's Palace
A former rector's residence, now a museum showcasing Dubrovnik's cultural history.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Slano to Dubrovnik is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slano to Dubrovnik will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 2 buses that leave Slano for Dubrovnik on Sun, May 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct buses cover the 22 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest buses will take 50 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Slano to Dubrovnik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 20m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 45m versus 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Autotrans by Arriva, Nomago.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Slano to Dubrovnik buses for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:40 PM Slano | 0h50 | 4:30 PM Dubrovnik | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 PM Slano | 0h50 | 12:00 AM Dubrovnik | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Slano to Dubrovnik run on average 6 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 13 miles (22 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 13 miles (22 km) |
Average bus duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
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