Capital city in County Dublin, Ireland
Getting around Dublin
How to get around Dublin
Walk the center; Luas trams, DART trains and Dublin Bus cover the rest. A Leap card gives the cheapest fares; ride apps fill in at night.
Ways to get around Dublin
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Luas tram | About €2–3.50 | Red and Green lines; tap Leap or contactless |
| Dublin Bus | About €1.70–3.30 | Pay with Leap or tap contactless; exact change on cash fares |
| DART | About €2–5 | Coastal rail from Howth and Malahide to Bray and Greystones |
| Dublin Bikes | About €5 a day pass | Docking stations across the center; flat terrain |
Ride-hailing apps in Dublin
A 5 km ride costs about €11–18 ($12–20).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| FREENOW | Licensed taxis, most reliable for airport trips |
| Uber | Taxi and private-hire drivers; common in the center |
| Bolt | Often cheaper at quiet times |
- Taxis are metered and can be hailed or booked by app; app prices rise at night and weekends.
Arriving in Dublin
Dublin (DUB)
Dublin Bus 16 or Airlink 747 about €4–8, 30–45 min; Aircoach about €8–10; taxi about €30–40, 25–45 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence for 12 months; carry an IDP if it isn't in English.
- Onward travel in Ireland: Irish Rail and Bus Éireann link Dublin with Cork, Galway, Limerick and Belfast; private coaches are frequent. Ride apps book only licensed taxis. The rural west needs a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Dublin?
Yes. Apps that work here: FREENOW, Uber, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Dublin?
Walk the center; Luas trams, DART trains and Dublin Bus cover the rest. A Leap card gives the cheapest fares; ride apps fill in at night.
How do I get from the airport to Dublin?
Dublin Bus 16 or Airlink 747 about €4–8, 30–45 min; Aircoach about €8–10; taxi about €30–40, 25–45 min.
Is Dublin walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Irish Rail
- Bus Éireann
- Transport for Ireland
- Transport for Ireland
- Dublin Airport
- Visit Dublin
- Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
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