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Rector's Palace Cultural History Museum
A Gothic-Renaissance palace housing the Cultural History Museum, with period rooms, portraits, arms, and objects from the former Republic of Ragusa.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 14 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zadar to Dubrovnik is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zadar to Dubrovnik will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 4 buses that leave Zadar for Dubrovnik on Sat, May 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct buses cover the 282 km distance in an average of 9 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest buses will take 10 h 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zadar to Dubrovnik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration Fastest 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m 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:
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€36) compared to roughly $83 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€31). The journey takes 7h 53m versus 3h 54m 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.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Zadar to Dubrovnik buses for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 18h40 | 4:40 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 30 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 9h05 | 2:35 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 8h30 | 5:30 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 8h30 | 6:30 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor | 10h50 | 11:05 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Zadar to Dubrovnik run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 175 miles (282 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 175 miles (282 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 9:20 PM |
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