Dubrovnik to Zadar in one day, with two stops
Zadar is roughly five hours' drive from Dubrovnik. Two proper breaks make that much easier, especially with children.
The first stop is Ston, an hour in. The second is Šibenik in the afternoon, about an hour before Zadar.
At a glance
- Route
- Dubrovnik – Ston – Pelješac Bridge – Šibenik – Zadar
- Planned time
- Around 9 to 10 hours
- Border
- None
- Price
- Price on request
Night rides 00:00–06:00: +€5 per vehicle. - Vehicles
- Ford Tourneo Connect, 2024 · up to 6 passengers · luggage checked before confirming
The stops
Ston
Coffee, or a short walk up the walls.
Šibenik
Steep stone lanes around the Cathedral of St James, a UNESCO World Heritage site. An hour or two is enough for a look around and a meal.
Zadar
Drop-off at your accommodation, or at the nearest point the van can reach if you are staying in the old town.
Good to know
This is the longest route on the list, so the day starts early with regular breaks. Tell us if anyone needs to stop more often.
Other transfers
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Dubrovnik – Split via Ston
Oysters in Mali Ston or a walk on the walls, then over the bridge to Split.
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Dubrovnik – Split via Počitelj and Mostar
A full day inland: Počitelj, the Old Bridge in Mostar, then down to Split.
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Dubrovnik – Split via the Makarska Riviera
A swim and lunch below Biokovo on the Makarska Riviera before Split.
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Dubrovnik – Korčula via Ston
Along Pelješac with a stop in Ston, through the wine villages to the ferry at Orebić.
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Dubrovnik – Budva via Perast and Kotor
Into Montenegro around the Bay of Kotor, with time in Perast and Kotor before Budva.
