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Compare bus and flight for Rijeka to Dubrovnik
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Dubrovnik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $593.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $593 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Rijeka to Dubrovnik
Compare the available ways to get from Rijeka to Dubrovnik, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Dubrovnik:
A bus is $526 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rijeka to Dubrovnik costing on average $593.
Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $138 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72. The journey takes 11h 55m versus 5h 58m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Rijeka to Dubrovnik
How to get from Rijeka to Dubrovnik by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rijeka to Dubrovnik is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM 15h15 Rijeka, Bus Station 4:40 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM 15h15 Rijeka, Bus Station 4:40 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM 12h30 Rijeka, Bus Station 7:30 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM 12h50 Rijeka, Bus Station 11:05 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM 13h10 Rijeka, Bus Station 9:25 AM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM 17h25 Rijeka, Bus Station 4:40 PM Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Dubrovnik:
A bus is $526 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rijeka to Dubrovnik costing on average $593.
Other travel options to Dubrovnik take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rijeka and Dubrovnik as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rijeka Airport and arrive in Dubrovnik Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Rijeka, Bus Station and arrive in Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor.
- Travel with FlixBus, Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva to go to Dubrovnik by bus.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Swiss to go to Dubrovnik by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva.
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