Dubrovnik to Split Transfer via Ston Town
The Easiest Dubrovnik to Split Transfer: Wine Tasting & Oyster Experience
Your Dubrovnik to Split transfer transforms a simple drive into a culinary adventure.
Leave Dubrovnik behind and discover one of Croatia’s best-kept secrets with your Dubrovnik to Split transfer via Ston. On your journey north, stop at the charming medieval town of Ston where you’ll experience authentic Pelješac wines and the freshest oysters directly from Mali Ston Bay.
This Dubrovnik to Split transfer transforms a simple drive into a culinary adventure, with professional door-to-door service and time to explore one of the Adriatic’s most impressive 6-kilometer fortress walls.
Your Dubrovnik to Split Transfer Itinerary
09:00 – Depart Dubrovnik Your Dubrovnik to Split transfer begins with hotel pickup. Head north toward the Pelješac Peninsula and Ston.
10:00 – Arrive Ston Town First stop on your Dubrovnik to Split transfer. Explore the impressive 5.5-kilometer medieval fortress walls and historic salt pans.
11:00 – Wine & Oyster Tasting Experience the highlight of your Dubrovnik to Split transfer: taste Pelješac wines and fresh Mali Ston oysters.
13:00 – Lunch Break Enjoy local Dalmatian cuisine at a traditional restaurant during your Dubrovnik to Split transfer (at your own cost).
14:30 – Depart Ston Resume your Dubrovnik to Split transfer toward Split along the scenic Adriatic coast.
17:00 – Arrive Split Your Dubrovnik to Split transfer complete. Drop-off at your Split accommodation.
Start time is entirely up to you, accordingly optional experiences are booked.
Everything included in your Dubrovnik to Split transfer price (€370 up to 3 passengers, €420 up to 7 passengers)
Dubrovnik to Split transfer via Ston (door-to-door)
Mercedes E class or Mercedes V class
Professional English-speaking driver
All fuel, tolls, and parking costs covered
Complimentary Wi-Fi in the vehicle
Stop at Ston, time to explore medieval fortress walls
What to Expect on Your Dubrovnik to Split Transfer
One of the highlights of your Dubrovnik to Split transfer is the stop in Ston, a town that most travelers rushing between the two cities never experience.
Ston sits at the base of the Pelješac peninsula where a narrow isthmus connects the peninsula to the Croatian mainland. On one side of the isthmus is a saltworks that has been in continuous operation since the 14th century — one of the oldest functioning salt operations in the world, still harvested by hand using the same wooden rakes, the same flooding schedule, and the same drying techniques documented in Ragusan trade records from 1333.
On the other side of the isthmus is Mali Ston Bay. The bay is enclosed, sheltered, and fed by underground freshwater springs that mix with Adriatic seawater at a ratio and temperature that turns out to be almost perfect for growing bivalves. Oysters have been farmed here since at least Roman times. By the medieval period, the Republic of Ragusa had codified the bay’s oyster production into law — regulating harvesting seasons, settling ownership disputes and levying taxes on the catch. The molluscs produced here have a distinctively clean, minerally flavour that separates them from oysters farmed in warmer, more brackish waters.
Today, Mali Ston’s restaurants are the main reason food-focused travellers come to this part of Croatia at all. The menus are short and seasonal: oysters shucked to order, mussels from the same bay, grilled fish landed that morning at Ston’s small quay, and black risotto dark with cuttlefish ink. If your Dubrovnik restaurant experiences leaned toward the expensive and tourist-polished, lunch in Mali Ston will recalibrate your sense of what Dalmatian cooking actually is.
Your driver knows which restaurant suits which type of traveller — whether you want a table on the water with a view, or the family-run back-room place with no menu and whatever was caught that morning.
This is why your Dubrovnik to Split transfer includes time to explore Ston—to show you something authentic that you’d otherwise miss.
When ready continue your journey towards Split.
Optional Add-Ons on your Dubrovnik to Split Transfer
Ston Oyster Farm Experience – 60€ per person
The oyster farm experience is one of the most popular add-ons to your Dubrovnik to Split transfer.
Mali Ston Bay has been producing oysters commercially since the 19th century. The farms you see from the shore — low wooden platforms, submerged rope lines, the occasional buoy marking a cluster of cages — represent a tradition that has adapted slowly and deliberately, preserving the water quality and biodiversity of the bay in the process.
This is an authentic experience you cannot get on a standard Dubrovnik to Split transfer—it’s truly unique.
Your experience starts with a short boat trip out to the working lines. The farmer — typically a third or fourth-generation member of one of the bay’s founding oyster families — pulls up a selection from different depths and ages, explaining the growth cycle and the tidal patterns that influence flavour. You taste the oysters on the boat as they are opened: no lemon, no mignonette, nothing between you and the bay. Back on the quayside, mussels arrive in a pot of buzara — the broth a reduction of white wine, garlic and the sea itself — alongside a glass of Pošip or Grk, two white wines grown on the islands visible across the water. The experience runs around 60 to 75 minutes.
Advance booking required — please request at the time of booking transfer.
Price: €60 per person (paid directly to your driver)
Pelješac Wine Estate Tasting – 45€ per person
Your Dubrovnik to Split transfer gives you the opportunity to taste Pelješac wines at a working family estate, not a tourist facility.
Dubrovnik visitors often leave Croatia having tasted Plavac Mali without knowing where it comes from. The answer is almost always Pelješac, and specifically the south-facing schist slopes above Dingač and Postup — two appellations that produce wines dense with dark fruit, iron-rich tannins and a long finish that comes from grapes that ripen slowly in coastal heat reflected off pale limestone.
The tasting is held at a working family estate, not a purpose-built tourism facility. Four wines are poured in sequence — usually progressing from a lighter coastal white through to a full bodied reds that may have five or more years of age — alongside a spread of cured meats, local cheese and olive oil from the estate’s own trees. The conversation is direct and informative: these are people who grew up in these vineyards and have opinions. It takes around 60 to 90 minutes.
Booking wine tasting when you reserve your Dubrovnik to Split transfer ensures availability and timing that works perfectly with your journey.
Advance booking required — please request at the time of booking transfer.
Price: €45 per person (paid directly to your driver)
Travelling south to Dubrovnik instead?
Check out our Split to Dubrovnik Transfer via Ston instead —
fantastic foodie experience.
Want a different route to Split?
Check out our Dubrovnik to Split Transfer via Mostar & Blagaj instead —
featuring the iconic Stari Most bridge and stunning waterfall views.
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Additional Questions about our Dubrovnik to Split Transfer via Ston Town?
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Questions About the Dubrovnik to Split Transfer
Can you pick me up from inside Dubrovnik’s Old City?
The Old City is pedestrian-only, so your driver cannot reach your accommodation directly. We will contact your host in advance to identify the nearest accessible drop-off point — typically the Pile Gate or Ploče Gate — and your driver will be waiting there with a name board at the agreed time. We do this routinely for Dubrovnik to Split Transfer and it adds no complexity to your booking.
We have an early ferry from Split — can you accommodate a very early departure?
Absolutely. We offer departures for Dubrovnik to Split transfer as early as 07:00. If you have a specific ferry, flight or connection to make from Split, give us the departure time when you book and we will work backwards to calculate the right pickup. The route now crosses the Pelješac Bridge, staying fully within Croatia, so there are no border delays to factor in.
Is this transfer suitable for passengers with a lot of luggage?
Our Dubrovnik to Split transfer Mercedes vehicles have generous boot space suitable for large suitcases, sports equipment and pushchairs. If you are travelling with oversized items — bicycles, surfboards, or similar — contact us in advance so we can confirm the right vehicle.
Can we skip the Ston stop if we are running late or just want a direct transfer?
Of course. Your Dubrovnik to Split transfer can be customized based on your schedule.The Ston stop is built into this itinerary because the vast majority of passengers find it worthwhile, but it is your journey. If you would prefer a direct from Dubrovnik to Split Transfer without stops, we can arrange that — the drive takes approximately 3.5 hours. Just let us know your preference at booking.
The Dubrovnik to Split transfer via Ston is a spectacular journey that takes you along the stunning Adriatic coast, through charming towns and villages, and ends with a visit to the charming town of Ston, known for its delicious oysters and fine wines. In this article, we will dive into everything you need to know about this transfer, including how to make the most of your time in Ston for wine and oyster tastings. The Dubrovnik to Split transfer via Ston begins in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dubrovnik, where you will be picked up by your driver in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. During the journey, you’ll pass through incredible coastal landscapes, including picturesque bays, rocky cliffs, and charming medieval towns. Once you arrive in the small town of Ston, you’ll have the chance to explore its impressive 5.5-kilometer-long fortification system, which offers panoramic views of the countryside. After admiring the walls, your driver will take you to one of the best-known oyster farms in the area. Here, you will have the chance to try some of the freshest oysters in Croatia, accompanied by a glass of local wine. Ston is also known for its wine, with vineyards stretching over the peninsula. You will have the opportunity to visit one of the local wine cellars and taste some of the region’s finest wines, including the famous Plavac Mali grape variety. The final leg of the journey takes you to the vibrant city of Split, where you can explore its historical landmarks and enjoy its exciting restaurant and nightlife scene. The Dubrovnik to Split transfer via Ston is a great way to take in the natural beauty and cultural highlights of Croatia, with some of the highlights being: 1. Coastal Landscapes – The journey boasts stunning coastal scenery with crystal-clear waters, steep cliffs, and picturesque bays. 2. Ston Town Walls – Ston’s impressive fortress provides dazzling views of the town and surrounding countryside. 3. Oyster Farm – Visitors can experience and taste the local delicious oysters with a glass of wine from the region. 4. Wine Tasting – Pelješac peninsula is home to some of Croatia’s finest wines, and visitors can taste the unique flavor. 5. Split – Enjoy one of the most exciting cities in Croatia with historical landmarks and exciting restaurant and nightlife scenes. To make the most of your transfer, here are a few tips: 1. Dress comfortably for the journey as you’ll be sitting in a car for an extended period. 2. Wear suitable footwear to explore Ston’s walls. 3. Bring your camera or phone to capture the breathtaking views along the journey. 4. Bring a bottle of water as the journey can be long with plenty of opportunities to hydrate. The Dubrovnik to Split transfer via Ston is a journey that offers unforgettable experiences in Croatia, combining the best of its stunning natural scenery, historical landmarks, tasting oysters, and fine wines of the region. With so much to discover in Ston, and so many captivating spots along the coastal road, this transfer guarantees an unforgettable trip that will leave you with memorable moments to cherish long after your vacation ends.
How to Book Your Dubrovnik to Split Transfer
Booking your Dubrovnik to Split transfer takes just three minutes online. Secure payment is processed immediately through our payment platform, and your confirmation email arrives within minutes.
Twenty-four hours before your departure, you will receive your driver’s full name, mobile number and vehicle registration — so you know exactly who to look for. On the day, your driver tracks any delays and adjusts arrival time accordingly. You don’t have to do anything except be ready.
Transfer Prices (per vehicle — same cost whether 1 or 7 passengers)
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- Mercedes E class — up to 3 passengers: €370
- Mercedes V class — up to 7 passengers: €420
- Optional oyster tasting: +€60 per person | Optional wine tasting: +€45 per person
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This is why thousands of travelers choose our Dubrovnik to Split transfer each year.
Prices are fixed at booking.