- To Dubrovnik by plane
- Travel by train
- How to get to Dubrovnik by car
Croatia's Adriatic coast is famous for its picturesque resorts. One of the most popular is Dubrovnik, which is a miniature town with a developed tourist infrastructure. Those who know how to get to Dubrovnik note the amazing atmosphere of this place and the excellent conditions for recreation.
To Dubrovnik by plane
During the high season, which lasts from April to October, most Russian airlines, together with foreign ones, organize charter flights to Dubrovnik from major Russian cities. Among the most popular carriers are: Aeroflot; Air Serbia; S7; Austrian Airlines; Croatia Airlines; Lufthansa; Turkish Airlines.
The cost of a ticket from Moscow for the fastest flight starts at 13,000 rubles and can reach 16,000 rubles one way. In this case, you will make a change in Belgrade, Vienna or Zagreb. The duration of the flight directly depends on the type of aircraft and the route chosen. On average, the duration of the trip is from 4 to 14 hours.
From other Russian cities, you can fly to Dubrovnik only with connections at European airports. So, from Sochi, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don and Krasnodar there are flights via Vienna or Helsinki. From Yekaterinburg, Samara and Nizhniy Novgorod to Dubrovnik, planes fly to Helsinki and Frankfurt am Main.
Once at Dubrovnik Airport, you can easily reach anywhere in the city by taxi and public transport.
Travel by train
The train option is ideal for those who are not afraid of long journeys and do not tolerate flights on an aircraft. It should be noted that direct trains from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Dubrovnik do not run due to the absence of a railway near it. Therefore, you should go by train to this resort town through the capital of Croatia.
The first thing to do is to clarify the timetable for train 015В, which departs from the Kievsky railway station, located in Moscow. The train schedule may change in different seasons, so make sure you buy tickets in advance. Taking a train in Moscow, you will find yourself in Zagreb in 2 days and 13 hours.
Of course, such a journey will take a lot of energy. However, all train cars are equipped with comfortable seating, toilets, sinks and sockets. All this is done to make tourists feel as comfortable as possible.
When you arrive in Zagreb, there are a wide variety of ways to get to Dubrovnik, including bus or taxi. The only disadvantage of traveling by train is that you will definitely need a transit visa through Hungary.
How to get to Dubrovnik by car
If you decide to cover the distance between Moscow and Dubrovnik, equal to 2890 kilometers, by car, then it is better to prepare in advance. Car enthusiasts recommend that you carefully consider the route at the initial stage of travel planning. The most popular are two options: Moscow-Zagreb-Dubrovnik; Zagreb-Dubrovnik. In this matter, it all depends on your individual preferences and readiness for such a long journey.
Departing from Moscow, your path will run through Poland, Belarus, Czech Republic and Austria. Accordingly, it is necessary to prepare all the documents that you will present to the guards when crossing the border. Be sure to take out a special insurance ("green card") during your trip, which allows you to move around the territory of European countries. Also keep in mind that the road surface is of good quality for most of the route. Some sections of the road have a toll and are charged in local currency. Therefore, do not forget to buy foreign currency in Russia.
You can start your trip by car to Dubrovnik from Zagreb, where you can get by any of the above methods. In the capital of Croatia, there are a sufficient number of car rental offices, it is easy to contact their representatives through specialized sites. After the trip, you must return the car safe and sound, otherwise you will have to pay for each damage.
