Travelling To Dubrovnik
Croatia is a fairly accessible country and there are a number of options for getting there which include air, sea or water. Air is the only direct means of reaching the city; if you opt to travel by ferry or car from other EU countries, you will need to make your way to Dubrovnik by road using either your own vehicle, hire car or the Autotrans bus service.
By car
It's possible to drive to Croatia from Italy, Germany, Austria, Hungary and the Czech and Slovak republics, and indeed many visitors from these countries do so, with border crossings presenting very few problems and the roads being fairly easy to navigate. If you're adventurous, it's also possible to drive from the UK, with the journey taking about two days without stopping and a little longer allowing for an overnight rest.
The best route from the UK is to take the car ferry from Dover to Calais then drive through Belgium heading for Germany before following Nuremberg and Regensburg to Austria near Linz. From here, you can head for Maribor in Slovenia via Graz before hitting Zagreb in Croatia. From Zagreb, head south to Dubrovnik via Split. After Split, there's no motorway, so you will have to rely on the minor roads to get here.
By bus
Eurolines in conjunction with Autotrans provide options for reaching Dubrovnik by bus from a variety of EU destinations. For more information, visit the Eurolines website at: www.eurolines.com.
Once in Croatia, Autotrans also provide cross-country services from Zagreb and other major towns to Dubrovnik. For more information, visit their website at: www.autotrans.hr/Home.aspx?PageID=1&gohome=true
By air
Èilipi Airport serves the city of Dubrovnik and provides an essential gateway to one of Croatia's most popular holiday destinations. The airport is a 15-minute drive from the city and is served by a reasonable selection of ground transportation options, which includes a regular bus service, hotel shuttles and taxis. Èilipi Airport is connected with a large number of significant EU cities as well as a number of international destinations.
By ferry
Italy is the only EU country from which Croatia can be reached by ferry. Ferry services from Venice and Rimini are provided by Venezia Lines (www.venezialines.com/eng/index.asp), while other ferries from Ancona, Civitanova and Pescara are provided by SNAV ferries (www.snav.it/). Once in Croatia, you will need to make your way down to Dubrovnik by road.
