Split to Dubrovnik
Overview
The Split to Dubrovnik transfer is the simplest way to start a trip to Dubrovnik: a private car or van, a driver who tracks your flight and meets you at arrivals, and a price fixed on WhatsApp before you travel, so there is no airport taxi fare to argue about. Dubrovnik is a straightforward drive from Split. Compared with an airport taxi or public transport, a private airport transfer costs about the same for two people and less for a family, with none of the waiting. Dubrovnik is about 240 km south-east of Split Airport and 230 km south-east of Split city.
Highlights
- Private Split to Dubrovnik transfer - your own vehicle, no sharing, no stops
- Fixed transfer price agreed on WhatsApp before you fly - no taxi meter, no surprises
- Door-to-door from Split to your hotel in Dubrovnik
- Arrive rested for Old town walls (UNESCO) and Stradun street
- Flight tracked: the driver waits for you if your flight is delayed
- Meet and greet at arrivals with a name board, or at the airport's set meeting point
- Sedan, Minivan, Sprinter - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller vans, all with air conditioning
- A WhatsApp desk in Arabic and English that answers day and night - tell us the driver language you prefer
- Child seats and extra luggage space on request
Full Description
Split to Dubrovnik transfer: the easiest way to get there
The best way to get from Split to Dubrovnik depends on what you are carrying and who you are travelling with, but for almost everyone arriving with luggage, family or after a long flight, a pre-booked private transfer is the answer. Haqqi Tours' Split to Dubrovnik airport transfer is met at arrivals, priced in advance and driven by someone who does this route every week.
This page covers everything travellers ask about the Split to Dubrovnik route: how far it is and how long it takes, whether an airport taxi, public transport or a private transfer is the better choice, what Dubrovnik is like, what to see there and where to stay, where you meet your driver at Split, which vehicles we use and how the booking works.
Arriving at Split (SPU)
Split Airport (SPU, Resnik) is in Kaštela, about 25 km west of the centre of Split and 6 km east of Trogir; the old town takes about 35 minutes by road, Makarska about 1 hour 15 minutes and Dubrovnik about 3 hours 30 minutes.
Airports feel bigger after a long flight, and Split is no exception. That is why your confirmation carries the exact meeting point for this airport, the driver's name and a phone number: when you walk out of arrivals you know where to look. The driver has been following your flight, so a late landing or a slow bag belt changes nothing about your Split to Dubrovnik transfer.
Searches for "SPU to Dubrovnik" or "SPU airport transfer" land here for a reason: SPU is the airport code for Split, and this is the private-car service that connects it with Dubrovnik.
Split to Dubrovnik at a glance
Service: private transfer, your own vehicle from Split to Dubrovnik, door to door. Vehicles: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers) - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned, with room for luggage. Price: fixed for the whole vehicle and agreed on WhatsApp before you travel, tolls and waiting included, nothing to pay the driver on the day. Meeting: at Split, at the point named in your confirmation, with flight tracking so a delay moves the pickup. Booking: the form on this page or a WhatsApp message; confirmation in writing within minutes, in Arabic or English.
Taxi or private transfer from Split to Dubrovnik?
The airport taxi fare from Split to Dubrovnik is unpredictable: meters, night tariffs, tolls and traffic all move it, and you only learn the total at the door. A pre-booked Split to Dubrovnik transfer is the opposite - one fixed cost for the vehicle, however long the drive takes, with the price agreed before your trip.
For one traveller with a small bag, a taxi or public transport can be a fair choice. For two or more people, a family with children, or anyone with real luggage, a private transfer is normally the cheapest way to get from Split to Dubrovnik per person - and by far the easiest. Public transport to Dubrovnik involves changes, tickets and stairs; a private car goes to the hotel door.
There is also the question of trust. Our drivers know the hotels of Dubrovnik, work on a fixed price, and never take a detour or add a "special fare" at the end. Your booking is confirmed by a real person on a WhatsApp desk that works in Arabic and English, and that same desk is reachable throughout your trip.
Public transport from Split to Dubrovnik: is there a bus, train or metro?
Public transport from Split runs mainly into Split itself: the airport shuttle bus takes about 45 minutes to the main bus station near the port and suits a single traveller staying in the centre; a private car is faster and simpler for Trogir, Omiš, Makarska, island ferry connections or a family with luggage. Reaching Dubrovnik from there means a further connection with your luggage, which is where a door-to-door car saves the most time and effort.
If you are weighing the Split to Dubrovnik options, think about the last kilometre. Trains and buses stop at stations; hotels are somewhere else. With a private transfer the driver takes the route that ends at your door, helps with the bags, and the price agreed on WhatsApp does not change if the trains are on strike or the road is slow.
About Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is about 240 km south-east of Split Airport and 230 km south-east of Split city. Dubrovnik is the walled city at the southern end of the Croatian coast, and its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stone walls almost two kilometres long circle the marble Stradun street, the Rector's Palace, the Onofrio fountain and the cathedral, and small lanes climb in steps to terraces above the sea. Outside the walls, Lokrum island, the Srđ cable car and the beaches of Banje and Lapad are all within easy reach. The city is busiest from May to October, and many travellers reach it by road from Split in one long, scenic day.
Things to do in Dubrovnik
The reasons most visitors come to Dubrovnik: Old town walls (UNESCO), Stradun street, Rector's Palace and Onofrio fountain, Srđ cable car and Lokrum island. Arriving by private transfer means you start on them rested, with the luggage already at the hotel.
Split itself is within reach for a day: the Riva promenade, Marjan hill and the Fruit Square and Pjaca - the same WhatsApp desk arranges the car there and back.
Where to stay in Dubrovnik
Where visitors stay in Dubrovnik: Old town and Pile, Ploče, Lapad peninsula and Babin Kuk. Our Split to Dubrovnik transfer goes to any hotel, apartment or private address there - send the hotel name and, if you have it, a map pin on WhatsApp, and the driver goes straight to the right door.
The drive takes about three and a half to four hours with a break; the old town is closed to cars, so give the driver your hotel or apartment address and expect a short walk from the gate.
Meeting your driver at Split
Every airport is laid out differently, and Split is no exception: some airports have a fixed meeting point inside the terminal, some have a specific exit where drivers may wait, and at others the driver stands just beyond customs with a sign. Because of that we do not print one rule here. When we confirm your Split to Dubrovnik transfer on WhatsApp, we tell you exactly where your driver will be, with the driver's name and a phone number you can message the moment you land.
Waiting time after landing is included, and if you are delayed at baggage or passport control a quick WhatsApp message keeps everyone informed. On the way back, the driver collects you from the hotel at an agreed time with enough margin for your flight from Split.
Our vehicles for the Dubrovnik transfer
For this route we offer Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, all recent, air-conditioned and cleaned between journeys, with proper luggage space rather than a crowded boot. Choose the vehicle by how many of you are travelling and how much luggage you bring; the desk will tell you if a larger vehicle would be more comfortable.
All vehicles are insured and driven by professional, licensed drivers who know the Split to Dubrovnik road. Child seats are provided on request, and there is no extra charge for reasonable luggage.
As a guide, the sedan suits one to three people with normal suitcases, the minivan or GMC a family or group of up to seven with their luggage, and the Sprinter larger parties of up to thirteen; there is cold water in the car, phone chargers in most models, and no smoking.
Who books the Dubrovnik transfer
Who uses a private transfer from Split to Dubrovnik? Couples who would rather not start a holiday in a taxi queue; families who need child seats and space for a pushchair; groups of six to thirteen who want to arrive together in one vehicle; business travellers with a meeting the same day; and travellers landing at night, when public transport is thin and a fixed price is worth more than ever. Every one of them books the same way - a WhatsApp message - and gets the same written confirmation.
The transfer is the first thing most guests book with us and rarely the last; day trips from Dubrovnik and the ride back to Split are arranged in the same conversation.
How to book your Dubrovnik transfer
Booking is simple: fill in the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp with your flight number, the date, the number of passengers and your hotel in Dubrovnik. A member of our team replies within minutes to confirm the price and the meeting point. Payment is arranged on WhatsApp as well, in whichever way suits you, and your confirmation is written down so nothing is left to memory.
Changes and cancellations are handled through the same WhatsApp conversation. Because the terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the request is made, our team will explain exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment, never as a surprise afterwards.
Good to know before you land at Split
Tell us your flight number and hotel or ferry time; inside the palace walls the lanes are pedestrian, so we stop at the nearest gate, and for island ferries we advise being at the port an hour before departure in summer.
Keep your phone charged and roaming or Wi-Fi on for the WhatsApp thread; the driver's number is in your confirmation and a message on landing at Split is the quickest way to say you are through.
If you are two households or a group, say how many bags as well as how many people; luggage decides the vehicle more often than passengers do.
Dubrovnik to Split: the return transfer
The same service runs the other way. For a Dubrovnik to Split transfer we collect you from your hotel at an agreed time, with a comfortable margin for check-in and security at Split, and the driver helps with the luggage at both ends. Book both directions together and the desk keeps them on one confirmation.
On departure day the desk suggests a pickup time from Dubrovnik based on your flight and the traffic expected at that hour, and confirms it in writing; if you would like to leave earlier for last-minute shopping or a meal near Split, that is arranged in the same message.
Why travellers choose Haqqi Tours for Dubrovnik transfers
Haqqi Tours is a travel company, not a taxi app: the people who confirm your Dubrovnik transfer are the same people you can message at midnight when the flight is late. The price is fixed and written down, the driver is a licensed professional who does this road regularly, the vehicle is what we said it would be, and if anything on the day is not as promised, one message to the desk puts it right.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Where do I meet my driver at Split?
It depends on the airport: some have a fixed meeting point inside arrivals, some a specific exit, and at others the driver waits just beyond customs with a sign carrying your name. We send you the exact meeting place, the driver's name and a phone number with your WhatsApp confirmation, so there is nothing to work out when you land at Split.
How far is Dubrovnik from Split, and how long does the transfer take?
It is a direct drive. Traffic at rush hour or on holiday weekends can add a little; the price of your Split to Dubrovnik transfer is fixed in advance, so a slower drive never costs more.
What is Dubrovnik like?
Dubrovnik is about 240 km south-east of Split Airport and 230 km south-east of Split city. Dubrovnik is the walled city at the southern end of the Croatian coast, and its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stone walls almost two kilometres long circle the marble Stradun street, the Rector's Palace, the Onofrio fountain and the cathedral, and small lanes climb in steps to terraces above the sea. Outside the walls, Lokrum island, the Srđ cable car and the beaches of Banje and Lapad are all within easy reach. The city is busiest from May to October, and many travellers reach it by road from Split in one long, scenic day.
Where do visitors stay in Dubrovnik?
The usual choices: Old town and Pile, Ploče, Lapad peninsula and Babin Kuk. Our transfer goes to any hotel or address there at the same fixed price for the vehicle - just send the hotel name on WhatsApp.
What is there to do in Dubrovnik?
The highlights are Old town walls (UNESCO), Stradun street, Rector's Palace and Onofrio fountain, Srđ cable car and Lokrum island. The WhatsApp desk can arrange a car for a day out once you have settled in.
Anything I should know about arriving in Dubrovnik?
The drive takes about three and a half to four hours with a break; the old town is closed to cars, so give the driver your hotel or apartment address and expect a short walk from the gate.
Is a private transfer cheaper than an airport taxi from Split to Dubrovnik?
For two or more people, or anyone with luggage, it usually is - and it is always more predictable. A taxi fare depends on the meter, the hour and the route; our Split to Dubrovnik transfer is one fixed price for the whole vehicle, confirmed on WhatsApp before you fly. You will see the exact figure for your group in the booking form on this page.
What is the best way to get from Split to Dubrovnik?
With luggage, a family or after a long flight, a pre-booked private transfer is the easiest and most comfortable way: door to door, no queue, no changes. Public transport can work for a solo traveller with a small bag, but it means tickets, transfers and stairs; an airport taxi means the meter. A private car takes you straight to your hotel in Dubrovnik.
Is there a bus, train or metro from Split to Dubrovnik?
The airport shuttle bus takes about 45 minutes to the main bus station near the port and suits a single traveller staying in the centre; a private car is faster and simpler for Trogir, Omiš, Makarska, island ferry connections or a family with luggage. For most visitors the private transfer is simpler: it starts at the arrivals door and ends at the hotel, and the fixed price covers the whole vehicle.
What happens if my flight to Split is delayed?
The driver waits. Your Split to Dubrovnik booking is tied to your flight number, and our desk watches the real landing time, so a late arrival simply moves the pickup. Normal waiting after landing is included in the fixed price.
Do you meet late-night and early-morning flights?
Yes. The Split to Dubrovnik transfer runs around the clock, and our WhatsApp desk is answered day and night. Tell us the flight number and we plan the pickup for the real arrival time, whatever the hour.
Which vehicle will I get for the Split to Dubrovnik transfer?
You choose when you book: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned and with proper luggage space. If you are unsure, tell us how many passengers and bags you have and we recommend the right one.
Is the transfer private, or shared with other passengers?
Always private. We do not run shared shuttles: the car or van from Split to Dubrovnik carries your party only, leaves when you are ready, and goes straight to your address.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes - say the ages of the children when you book and the driver brings the right child seats or boosters at no extra charge. Please mention it in the WhatsApp conversation so the correct vehicle is sent.
Are tolls, parking and waiting time included in the price?
Yes. The fixed price for the Split to Dubrovnik transfer covers the vehicle, the driver, fuel, road tolls, airport parking and the normal waiting time after your flight lands. There is nothing to pay the driver on the day unless you have added something to the booking.
Can we stop on the way from Split to Dubrovnik?
Usually, yes - a short stop for a shop, a sim card or a photo is no problem if you mention it when booking, and a longer stop or a sightseeing detour is quoted as part of the same transfer. Tell the desk what you have in mind and they confirm it in writing.
How far in advance should I book the Split to Dubrovnik transfer?
As soon as you have your flight - it takes a minute on WhatsApp and secures the vehicle you want. Same-day and next-day bookings are often possible too; message the desk with the flight number and they will tell you at once whether a car is available.
How do I book the Split to Dubrovnik transfer?
Send us four things - flight number, date, how many of you, and the hotel in Dubrovnik - through the form on this page or directly on WhatsApp. You get a written confirmation with the fixed price, the vehicle and the meeting point at Split, usually within minutes.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes, through the same WhatsApp conversation. The terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the change is requested, so our team explains exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment.
Which language does the driver speak?
It depends on the country, the city and the time of your transfer, so we do not promise a particular language for the driver on the Split to Dubrovnik route. Tell us on WhatsApp which language you would prefer and we do our best to match it. The WhatsApp desk that confirms your booking and stays with you during the trip always works in Arabic and English, at any hour.
Can I book the return trip from Dubrovnik to Split as well?
Yes, and most guests do. Give us the departure flight and the hotel, and the desk sets a pickup time from Dubrovnik with enough margin for check-in at Split. The return is the same fixed-price service, on the same confirmation if you book both together.
