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Getaway from Dubrovnik to Split: Your perfect itinerary

Dubrovnik and Split are the two most popular tourist destinations in central and southern Dalmatia. Tourists often stay in both, but it’s also possible to make a day trip to both.

Where to go and how to make the most of your excursion?

Pont de Pelješac
Pelješac Bridge

With the opening of the Pelješac bridge in 2022, the route between Dubrovnik and Split has become much faster. As long as the bridge is open, it is no longer necessary to cross the border with Bosnia-Herzegovina. Crossing the border used to be congested and time-consuming.

Depending on the time you have available, if you’re in a hurry to catch a flight or a ferry, you can choose which route to take.

If you’re in a hurry, take the quickest route

Split,Dalmatie
Split, Dalmatia

The quickest route between Dubrovnik and Split is undoubtedly to cross the bridge and take the freeway to Ploče.

To reach the Pelješac bridge from Dubrovnik, drive north and, in the village of Doli, head for Ston. If you’d like to take a short break before getting back on the freeway, you can stop in Ston. Please note that there are no toilets before the Rašćane service station on the freeway. If you are traveling with children, it is therefore advisable to stop in Ston.

Once on the freeway, drive straight ahead to the Dugopolje exit. If you’re going to the center of Split, this is the right exit to take. If you need to get to Split airport, take the Prgomet exit, as it’s closer to the airport.

The distance isn’t much different, but on the freeway you can avoid traffic jams and especially busy periods, if your flight is in the afternoon.

If you have a lot of time on your hands, take advantage of the following itinerary

From Dubrovnik via Makarska to Split

Once you’ve left Dubrovnik and reached the Pelješac bridge, it’s up to you to decide whether to take the coastal road or the freeway to Makarska.

The Makarska riviera has many beautiful pebble beaches where you can stop and swim. There are several resorts along the way: Igrane, Živogošće, Makarska and Baška voda. If you prefer mountains to beaches, I highly recommend the Biokovo Skywalk. https://pp-biokovo.hr/

Skywalk Biokovo
Skywalk Biokovo, source PP Biokovo

1228 above sea level
Skywalk Biokovo is located in the Ravna Vlaška area, at an altitude of 1228 meters, right next to the information center, at the 13th kilometer of the Biokovo road. The viewpoint also features a geological column offering a 3D overview of the cross-section of rock that forms Mount Biokovo. From this formation to the present day, there is a geological time map and a description of the rock types and their ages. The viewpoint is also equipped with parking and toilets.

The Skywalk is accessible from the Biokovo road, which starts at the entrance to Biokovo Nature Park, about 6 km east of Makarska, and leads to the highest peak, Sv. Jure (St. George), at an altitude of 1762 meters, making it the highest paved road in Croatia.

From Dubrovnik to Split via Mostar

You can also go through Bosnia-Herzegovina. You’ll find all the borders around Dubrovnik in our blog https://www.visitededubrovnik.com/2023/03/16/voyage-de-dubrovnik-en-bosnie-et-herzegovine/

If you decide to take this route, you can visit the waterfalls at Počitelj, Mostar, Medugorje or Kravice Falls.

Be careful at the border crossing, which could be very busy this summer due to heavy traffic and Croatia’s entry into the Schengen area, and delays are to be expected.

If you are traveling with a rental car, don’t forget to take your green card https://www.visitededubrovnik.com/2021/06/14/comment-louer-une-voiture-en-croatie/.

If you don’t have a car with you, you can visit http://a-transfers-croatia.com
Excellent service and reasonable prices.