--- title: "Trains from Split to Dubrovnik | EveryRail" description: "Dubrovnik has no railway: take a year-round bus or a seasonal catamaran from Split, with buses usually taking 4 to 4.5 hours." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/split-to-dubrovnik/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Croatia]()Split to Dubrovnik by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Croatia]()Split to Dubrovnik by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Split to Dubrovnik by train]() - [Find places to stay in Dubrovnik]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # Split to Dubrovnik by train Dubrovnik has no railway: take a year-round bus or a seasonal catamaran from Split, with buses usually taking 4 to 4.5 hours. ![Walled old town with red roofs beside the Adriatic Sea.]() Typical duration Buses usually take about 4 to 4.5 hours, and the fastest take 3 hours 10 minutes. Catamarans take about 4 hours 40 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. Frequency FlixBus runs up to 8 buses a day and Arriva runs one. Catamarans run daily from April to October only, and the end dates differ by operator. Changes No train connects Split and Dubrovnik. Direct buses run year-round, and direct catamarans run only in published seasonal windows. Origin [Split]() Destination [Dubrovnik]() Country [Croatia]() There is no railway from [Split]() to [Dubrovnik](), and Dubrovnik has no railway station. Travel by direct bus year-round or by seasonal catamaran instead. Buses usually take about 4 to 4.5 hours, and the fastest take 3 hours 10 minutes. ## Choosing between bus and catamaran A bus is the practical choice for year-round travel. FlixBus runs up to 8 trips a day on this corridor, while Arriva runs one daily service. Departures vary by travel date, and road traffic can lengthen the journey. Catamarans are a seasonal alternative over the Adriatic. Krilo sails daily from Split Ferry Port to Dubrovnik Gruz Port from 1 April to 31 October. The boat leaves Split at 08:00 and takes 4 hours 40 minutes, calling at Milna, Hvar, Korcula and Mljet. TP Line runs two lines. Line 654 runs from 8 May to 18 October, leaves Split at 09:00 and takes 5 hours 15 minutes. Line 842 runs from 1 April to 31 October, leaves Split at 15:10 and takes 5 hours 10 minutes. The last Split departure on line 842 is 30 October. After the season ends, there are no catamarans until spring, so take a bus. ## Leaving Split Buses leave from Split Bus Station at Obala kneza Domagoja 12. FlixBus lists a second Split stop at the ferry port, so follow the stop printed on your ticket. Catamarans leave from Split Ferry Port, including the Gat Sv. Duje area. Krilo's ticket kiosk is at the ferry terminal; arrive at least 15 minutes before the published departure. ## Arriving in Dubrovnik Buses arrive at Dubrovnik Bus Station in Gruz at Obala pape Ivana Pavla II 44A. The terminal is close to the port and about 2 kilometres from the centre. The walk to the historic Old City takes about 30 to 40 minutes; Libertas buses to Pile usually take 10 to 15 minutes and run every 10 to 20 minutes. Catamarans arrive at Dubrovnik Gruz Port. From there, use a Libertas city bus, walk if you have time and light luggage, or take a taxi to the Old City. Check the port or operator instructions for the pier on your sailing ticket. ## Tickets and Interrail For a bus, buy an ordinary point-to-point ticket from the bus operator or station for your chosen date. For a catamaran, buy a separate passenger ticket from the sailing operator. [Interrail Passes]() are not valid on buses or trams in Croatia, so a pass does not cover this journey. The Croatia pass guide offers a ferry discount for Split to Ancona, not for these domestic sailings. ## How often do services run? Buses run all year. Catamarans run daily in season only: Krilo and TP Line line 842 until 31 October, and TP Line line 654 until 18 October. The dates change each year, so check your exact date before you book a hotel or onward connection. ## Find places to stay in Dubrovnik [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Dubrovnik**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a train from Split to Dubrovnik? No. Dubrovnik has no railway station, so travel by direct bus or by a seasonal catamaran from Split. ### How long does Split to Dubrovnik take? Buses usually take about 4 to 4.5 hours, and the fastest take 3 hours 10 minutes. Catamarans take about 4 hours 40 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. ### Is the bus from Split to Dubrovnik available year-round? The bus is the practical year-round option. FlixBus runs up to 8 trips per day on the corridor, while Arriva runs one daily service; check your date for the actual departures. ### Where do I leave Split and arrive in Dubrovnik? Buses leave from Split Bus Station and arrive at Dubrovnik Bus Station in Gruz. Catamarans leave from Split Ferry Port and arrive at Dubrovnik Gruz Port. ### Does Interrail cover Split to Dubrovnik? No. Interrail Passes are not valid on buses or trams in Croatia, so buy a separate bus ticket. A catamaran also requires its own passenger ticket. ## More routes [![View of Split, Croatia]()Dubrovnik to Split by trainNo train connects Dubrovnik and Split. 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