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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Dubrovnik
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Dubrovnik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $255 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.8 - 4.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $255, while a flight costs an average of $404.
Distance: 1134 miles (1826 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$404 Average price | $255 Average price Cheapest | $497 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 46h 33m Average total duration 46h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.5 - 10.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Dubrovnik:
A bus is $150 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Dubrovnik costing on average $404 (€339).
Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:
Bus takes on average 46h 33m.
You'll arrive about 21h 32m sooner (5h 14m by flight vs 26h 46m by car) and save roughly $94 (€79) compared to fuel and tolls ($404 (€339) vs $497 (€417)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Dubrovnik
How to get from Madrid to Dubrovnik by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Dubrovnik is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB9338:55 AM2h55Madrid Barajas Airport11:50 AMDubrovnik Airport$1721One-way0 transfers
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IB9338:55 AM2h55Madrid Barajas Airport11:50 AMDubrovnik Airport$1721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB9338:55 AM2h55Madrid Barajas Airport11:50 AMDubrovnik Airport$1721One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM57h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:45 AMDubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor$1911One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM54h46Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:45 AMDubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor$2171One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM57h50Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:25 AMDubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor$2211One-way3 transfers
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W460129:25 AM12h45Madrid Barajas Airport10:10 PMDubrovnik Airport$2171One-way1 transfer
KL1506 · KL19815:20 PM6h05Madrid Barajas Airport11:25 PMDubrovnik Airport$2241One-way1 transfer
KL1500 · KL19776:00 AM6h35Madrid Barajas Airport12:35 PMDubrovnik Airport$2241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Dubrovnik:
A bus is $150 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Dubrovnik costing on average $404 (€339).
Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:
Bus takes on average 46h 33m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Dubrovnik as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Dubrovnik Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dubrovnik by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, KLM, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air France, Ryanair, ITA, Norwegian Air Shuttle, KLM Cityhopper, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Swiss, Turkish Airlines to go to Dubrovnik by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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