City in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia
Getting around Dubrovnik
How to get around Dubrovnik
The Old Town is walkable and car-free. Libertas buses connect it to Lapad, Gruž and the airport; ferries serve Lokrum and the Elaphiti Islands.
Ways to get around Dubrovnik
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Libertas city bus | About 2–3 EUR per ride | Buy tickets at kiosks (cheaper) or on board; lines 1A, 1B, 4 |
| Lokrum ferry | About 25 EUR return including entry | From the Old Port, seasonal, about 15 min |
| Bolt / Uber | About 8–14 EUR for 5 km | Cheaper than street taxis; hilly streets near the walls |
Ride-hailing apps in Dubrovnik
A 5 km ride costs about €8–14 ($9.0–15.8).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Common and usually cheaper than taxis |
| Uber | Works in Dubrovnik; availability varies off-season |
- Taxis from Pile Gate and the airport cost more; use apps or the Libertas bus when possible.
Arriving in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Airport (Čilipi) (DBV)
Atlas shuttle bus to Pile Gate about 10–12 EUR, 30–40 min; taxi or Bolt about 40–55 EUR, 25 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rarely worth it: steep roads, traffic and no parking near the Old Town; use buses or Bolt.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are valid. Most other licences work for short stays; carry an IDP if yours isn't in Latin script.
- Onward travel in Croatia: Buses are the backbone (Zagreb–Split about 5 hours); trains are slow and limited. Jadrolinija and private catamarans serve the islands; book summer sailings early.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Dubrovnik?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Dubrovnik?
The Old Town is walkable and car-free. Libertas buses connect it to Lapad, Gruž and the airport; ferries serve Lokrum and the Elaphiti Islands.
How do I get from the airport to Dubrovnik?
Atlas shuttle bus to Pile Gate about 10–12 EUR, 30–40 min; taxi or Bolt about 40–55 EUR, 25 min.
Is Dubrovnik walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- HŽPP (Croatian Railways passenger services)
- Jadrolinija ferries
- FlixBus Croatia
- Dubrovnik Tourist Board
- Libertas Dubrovnik
- Dubrovnik Airport
- Dubrovnik General Hospital
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