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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
$40
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 3 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Dubrovnik will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 8 buses that leave Zagreb for Dubrovnik on Tue, May 26, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 390 km distance in an average of 9 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 9 h 30 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.


FlixBus
FlixBus

FlixBus
FlixBus
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Dubrovnik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Zagreb to Dubrovnik:
A bus is $127 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Dubrovnik costing on average $166 (€134).
Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€31) compared to roughly $139 (€112) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $101 (€81). The journey takes 9h 16m versus 6h 8m 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, Nomago, Samoborček EU grupa d.o.o..
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 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Dubrovnik buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h45 | 6:45 AM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h30 | 8:00 AM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h30 | 9:25 AM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h40 | 4:40 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h15 | 7:30 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h30 | 8:30 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h40 | 11:05 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h30 | 1:00 AM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Zagreb to Dubrovnik run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 242 miles (390 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 242 miles (390 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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