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How to get from Dubrovnik to Mostar
Buses from Dubrovnik main bus station take about 3–4 h to Mostar including the Croatia–Bosnia and Herzegovina border, for roughly €20–30. Driving takes about 2 h 30 – 3 h, and many visitors join an organised day tour.
Best option: Bus. Buses are cheap and avoid cross-border rental-car paperwork; drive only if you want stops on the way.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus International buses run by several companies from Dubrovnik bus station (Gruž) to Mostar bus station | about 3 h – 4 h including the border | a few departures a day, more in summer | about €20–30 | Bring your passport; border queues can add time in summer. |
| car Coast road north via Opuzen and Metković, border crossing, then the M17 to Mostar | about 2 h 30 – 3 h | fuel only | Check your rental allows Bosnia and Herzegovina and that you have the insurance documents; border waits vary. | |
| taxi Private transfer or organised day tour from Dubrovnik | about 2 h 30 – 3 h | on demand / daily tours in season | about €150–250 per car for a transfer | Day tours often include Počitelj and Kravica waterfalls. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Carry your passport: this is an EU external border.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the convertible mark (BAM); euros are accepted in many places in Mostar.
- Visit the Old Bridge (Stari Most) early or late to avoid tour-group crowds.
- There is no railway from Dubrovnik.
Common questions
How long is the bus from Dubrovnik to Mostar?
About 3 to 4 hours, including the border crossing between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Summer queues at the border can add time. There are a few departures a day, more in summer. Buy tickets at Dubrovnik bus station in Gruž or online, and check the current timetable.
Can I do a day trip from Dubrovnik to Mostar?
Yes, by organised tour or rental car. Tours often combine Mostar with Počitelj and the Kravica waterfalls and make for a long day of about 12 hours. By bus, the timetable leaves little time in Mostar, so an overnight stay is a better plan.
Can I take a rental car from Croatia to Bosnia?
Usually yes, but tell the rental company in advance. Most allow Bosnia and Herzegovina for an extra fee and provide the insurance document needed at the border. Driving without permission can void your insurance. Allow for border waits in summer.
Is there a train from Dubrovnik to Mostar?
No. Dubrovnik has no railway station. Mostar does have trains, but only on the line towards Sarajevo. From Dubrovnik your options are bus, car, transfer or an organised tour. For most independent travellers the bus is the simplest and cheapest choice, with tickets sold at the Gruž bus station.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.