There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Dubrovnik by plane, train, car ferry, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Train to Naples, fly
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale Station
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Fly from Naples (NAP) to Dubrovnik (DBV)
Train, car ferry
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale
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Take the car ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik
Leonetti Bus, car ferry
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Take the Leonetti Bus from Rome - Tiburtina station to Bari
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Take the car ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik
Bus
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zagreb
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Take the bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik bus station
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Rome to Ancona
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Take the car ferry from Ancona to Split
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Drive from Split to Dubrovnik
Rome (FCO) to Dubrovnik (DBV) flights
The flight time between Rome (FCO) and Dubrovnik (DBV) is around 1h 16m and covers a distance of around 503 km. Services are operated by Wizz Air, Croatia Airlines and Vueling Airlines. Typically 11 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Croatia from Italy
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Italy
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Croatia
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Considerations leaving from Italy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Croatia is currently allowed from Italy.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Dubrovnik is 00385 91 468 30 32.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Dubrovnik is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Dubrovnik is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 00385 91 468 30 32.
No, returning to Italy from Croatia is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Rome to Dubrovnik is to train and car ferry, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 16h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Dubrovnik is to fly which costs €30 - €180 and takes 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome station to Dubrovnik. However, there are services departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station and arriving at Dubrovnik - Pile via Zagreb and Dubrovnik - Gruz 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 16m.
The distance between Rome and Dubrovnik is 469 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Dubrovnik without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 16h 42m and costs €40 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Rome to Dubrovnik, including transfers.
Rome to Dubrovnik bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
The best way to get from Rome to Dubrovnik is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €30 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 23h 16m.
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Dubrovnik Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Rome to Dubrovnik bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dubrovnik bus station.
- Distance: 468.6 km
- Duration: 5h 12m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Dubrovnik, Croatia?
Wizz Air, Croatia Airlines and Vueling Airlines fly from Rome to Dubrovnik twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome to Dubrovnik via Zagreb and Dubrovnik - Gruz 2 in around 23h 16m.
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Rome to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 1.000 kn
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Rome to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 950 kn - 3.400 kn
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Rome to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 220 kn - 1.800 kn
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Naples to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 220 kn - 2.000 kn
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 130 kn - 380 kn
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 150 kn - 210 kn
- Smart Low Cost
- 130 kn - 190 kn
- Smart Flex
- 270 kn - 380 kn
Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 210 kn - 600 kn
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 220 kn - 310 kn
- Smart Low Cost
- 210 kn - 300 kn
- Smart Flex
- 430 kn - 600 kn
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 260 kn - 800 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 260 kn - 360 kn
- Base Standard
- 470 kn - 650 kn
- Base Premium
- 550 kn - 800 kn
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 210 kn - 310 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 210 kn - 310 kn
- Phone
- +39081969167
- servizioclienti@leonettiroma.it
- Website
- leonettiroma.it
Bus from Rome - Tiburtina station to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 200 kn - 370 kn
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 310 kn - 380 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 240 kn - 290 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 200 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Book at
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +385 1 6321 190
- samoborcek@samoborcek.hr
- Website
- samoborcek.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 190 kn - 250 kn
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
- Book at
- samoborcek.hr
Rome2rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact Details
- Phone
- +385 51 666 111
- Website
- jadrolinija.hr
Car ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 85 kn - 110 kn
- Website
- Jadrolinija
- Passenger Fare
- 85 kn - 110 kn
Car ferry from Ancona to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 130 kn
- Website
- Jadrolinija
- Passenger Fare
- 100 kn - 130 kn
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- Phone
- +39 081 428 5555
- booking@snav.it
- Website
- snav.it
Car ferry from Ancona to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 290 kn - 410 kn
- Website
- SNAV
- Passenger
- 301 kn
- Vehicle
- 452 kn
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Wizz Air, Croatia Airlines and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Rome Airport to Dubrovnik Airport.
There are 4556+ hotels available in Dubrovnik. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.