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Sightseeing Dubrovnik bus

Just as you thought your vacation can’t get any better, we bring to you Cabrio sightseeing Dubrovnik tour of our beautiful city. Discover all the great things to do and see in Dubrovnik while driving in a comfortable, open topped bus. Sit back, relax and enjoy in a 1 hour and 20 minutes panoramic tour of Dubrovnik, with couple of breaks for taking photos of the magical sights, including panorama views over Old Town Dubrovnik in the east and Dubrovnik Bridge in the west.

From the beauties of the Old City viewed from higher ground, to the breathtaking views of the Lokrum island, Elaphite archipelago and the Adriatic, you will have chance to enjoy it all, with frequent stops at the most interesting view points.

Jump in and explore Dubrovnik!

The tour roughly lasts for 1 hour and 20 minutes and in this time you drive frome the Old City to Rijeka Dubrovačka, crossing the Dubrovnik bridge, than driving forward above the Old City and back to Pile Gate. Be sure to bring your camera with you!

Tickets can be bought at the bus prior to the tour

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Public Transport in Dubrovnik

As befitting a city of this size and location, public Transport in Dubrovnik comprises buses – both the orange buses running city and suburban routes, and airport buses – taxis, boats and ferries. And let’s not forget the cable car that will take you ‘up the hill’ for gorgeous views of the city and beyond! Here’s some detailed information on how to get around Dubrovnik using public transport.

Public Transport in Dubrovnik – Local Buses

There are normally 13 bus lines that operate within the city of Dubrovnik itself – lines 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. You can see a map of these routes here: Dubrovnik bus routes map .

Similarly, you can see timetables of bus departures (meaning, departure times from either end of a line) here: Dubrovnik bus timetables .

You can see live information on bus arrivals on the Vehicle Announcement page of the Libertas Dubrovnik website. For Android phone users, there is a Dubrovnik Bus app that will also provide you with this info.

Pile Gate, the western entrance/exit of the Old Town, is a busy place for Dubrovnik buses. Almost all of Dubrovnik’s bus lines either pass through or start/end here. They are:

• 1A – Mokosica – Pile: bus starts/terminates at Pile Gate
• 1B – Mokosica – Pile: bus starts/terminates at Pile Gate
• 2 – Gorica – Pile: bus starts/terminates at Pile Gate
• 2A – Glavica – Pile: bus starts/terminates at Pile Gate
• 3 – Nuncijata – Pile: bus starts/terminates at Pile Gate
• 4 – Hotel Palace – Pile: bus starts/terminates at Pile Gate
• 5 – Viktorija – Babin Kuk: bus passes through
• 6 – Babin Kuk – Pile: bus starts/terminates at Pile Gate
• 9 – Hospital (Opca Bolnica) – Pile: bus starts/terminates at Pile Gate

You can take lines 1A, 1B, 3 or 8 to travel from the Old Town (Pile Gate) to the main bus station and/or the port, and vice versa.

If you’re staying in the Babin Kuk area of Dubrovnik, you can take buses 2A, 5 and 6 to travel to the Old Town (Pile Gate) and return.

From the Lapad area, buses 2, 4, 5, and 9 go to the Old Town (Pile Gate) and return.

When staying in Dubrovnik, it’s best to ask at your place of accommodation (or locally) for the best bus(es) for you to take to get around.

Buying tickets

You can purchase tickets from newspaper kiosks or from the Libertas stalls (by Pile Gate, for example). Some travel agencies and hotels may also be able to sell you tickets. The price of one ticket is €1.73. (It’s advisable to buy a bunch if you’re planning on doing a fair amount of bus travel.). These tickets must be validated in the machines upon boarding the bus.

It is also possible to buy a bus ticket from the driver upon boarding. These tickets cost €1.99.

The Dubrovnik Card which includes free entry to a number of Dubrovnik’s top sights and museums also includes free bus public transport. The 1-day card allows free bus travel for the full 24 hours. The other cards (3- or 7-day) offer a certain number of free bus rides.

Public Transport in Dubrovnik – Suburban Buses

Several routes operate from the main bus station in Dubrovnik to the little towns west and east of the city.

To the west, for example, bus lines 12, 15, 21, 22 and 35 travel to Zaton Mali and Zaton Veliki; 12, 15, 21 and 22 go to Slano ; 12 and 15 go to Ston at the base of the Peljesac Peninsula and 21 goes (not very regularly!) to Orebic .

To the east, for example, one of the most popular and useful is bus line 10 which runs to Cavtat . Lines 10 and 16 go to Mlini and Plat, whilst number 11 goes to Molunat.

You can look at the Dubrovnik suburban lines maps or the Dubrovnik suburban lines timetables for more information.

It would also be advisable to ask locally for timetable details if you’re planning on using these suburban buses to make sure you have the correct departure times.

Example ticket prices – a one-way ticket to Ston costs €5.31, whilst to Cavtat it is €3.32. You can buy tickets from the bus driver.

Public Transport in Dubrovnik – Airport Buses

There are regular shuttle buses connecting Rudjer Boskovic Dubrovnik Airport with the city. The bus makes two stops on the way to Dubrovnik – by Ploce Gate, just outside the Old Town, and at the main bus station.

You can see the timetable of the shuttle bus on the Platanus website, although buses are generally timed to coincide with flight arrivals. (And departures, for buses going to the airport.)

A ticket costs €10 for a one-way journey (€14 for a return ticket) and can be purchased from the driver once you board the bus. You can also buy tickets in advance on the Platanus website. Journey time is about 30-40 minutes.

For the return journey to the airport, the bus makes additional stops/pick ups. After departing from the main bus station it stops at the Grawe bus stop, just outside the Old Town (by the base station of the cable car) and in front of the One Suite Hotel in Srebreno.

Sightseeing Bus

Dubrovnik also has a sightseeing bus, the open-windowed cabrio bus, which offers sightseeing tours of the city on a 1 hour and 20 minute route. There are several locations around Dubrovnik from where you can be picked up, and the tour offers some of the main sights of the city. More info is on the Dubrovnik Sightseeing website.

There are numerous taxi ranks around the city, including at the main traffic points such as Pile Gate (by the Old Town), the bus station and the port, and of course at the airport too. Taxis are metered and the meter must be switched on before the journey commences, otherwise the fare does not have to be paid.

Uber and Bolt also operate in Dubrovnik, if you already use those apps in other destinations around the world.

Dubrovnik Cable Car

The Dubrovnik Cable Car is one of the more modern elements of public transport in Dubrovnik! Or rather, the cable car that you can travel on today is – for this one was only opened in 2010. There used to be another cable car in the city; that one was opened in 1969 but destroyed in the war in the early 1990s.

Today’s cable car is a lovely modern and very orange affair, taking passengers up to the top of Mount Srd (405m above sea level) in only four minutes. At the top, you’ll enjoy amazing views looking down onto the Old Town, as well as across to other parts of Dubrovnik (see below) and out to sea including over to the islands such as Lokrum. There is a restaurant here should you be in need of some refreshments.

Also here is the impressive Fort Imperijal, built by Napoleon (Dubrovnik was, at that time, under French control), making it over 200 years old. The Fort houses the Dubrovnik in the Homeland War Museum , showing photographs and video displays of the city during the war.

The lower station of the cable car is just ‘above’ Dubrovnik Old Town, taking about 8 to 10 minutes to walk there. (Follow the signposts.)

A return ticket for the cable car costs €26.54, whilst a one-way ticket costs €14.60. For children aged between 4-12, a return ticket is €6.64 one-way is €3.98. Children under age 4 go free. It is easy to just turn up, buy your tickets and board but you can also pre-buy tickets on the Dubrovnik Cable Car website.

Public Transport in Dubrovnik – Boats and Ferries

Obviously, as a busy coastal city, quite a bit of public transport in Dubrovnik relies on boats and ferries to help you reach the local islands!

There are regular boats from the Old Town harbour to the island of Lokrum . The Lokrum Island website details the timetable of sailings to and from the island.

Other ferry or catamaran lines from Dubrovnik include the G&V Line catamaran line that connects the city with the islands of Sipan , Mljet and Lastovo (year-round) and also Korcula in summer.

Jadrolinija runs lines to the three main Elafiti Islands of Kolocep , Lopud and Sipan . In the summer months, they also have a longer-range catamaran that connects Dubrovnik with Mljet, Korcula, Hvar, Brac and Split.

Kapetan Luka also runs a couple of longer-range catamarans. One route operates from Dubrovnik to Mljet, Korcula, Hvar, Brac and Split; the other from Dubrovnik to Mljet, Korcula, Makarska, Brac and Split.

Dubrovnik Port

Should you need to know more information about Dubrovnik’s port, Port Gruz (or Luka Gruz in Croatian), you can do so on the Dubrovnik Port Authority website. Perhaps of most interest is the number of cruise ship arrivals in any one month – this will roughly tell you how busy Dubrovnik Old Town will be! You can look this up under the ‘Traffic’ menu (‘Arrivals/Departures’).

More information

As mentioned, information on bus routes in the city can be found on the Libertas Dubrovnik website.

The Dubrovnik Bus Terminal website displays timetables of intercity routes from Dubrovnik to other places in Croatia. It is also possible to purchase tickets for some lines on this site.

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• Panoramic drive with our cabrio bus

The Dubrovnik Sightseeing Bus, an original Vintage Fleet bus, first of its kind in Dubrovnik, is an excellent opportunity for a panoramic tour of the city.

The bus tour is designed for those who wish to take a 30 km ride from the eastern to the western part of Dubrovnik, while enjoying breath-taking views of the Old City in the east and the Dubrovnik Bridge in the west.

Audio guides with recorded commentary are available in ten languages. You will enjoy in a smooth ride and have the opportunity to take excellent photos on many attractive locations.

Take a tour with us and discover Dubrovnik in the best possible way! Please, keep in mind that the bus does not run if the weather is bad. The tickets for Panorama bus can be purchased at:

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Dubrovnik Buses - Getting Around Dubrovnik

The public transportation system in Dubrovnik relies on road traffic—the public buses. The public bus service is operated by Libertas Bus Dubrovnik, a public company owned by the city.

A long time ago, an electric tram was the main way of transportation in Dubrovnik. Today it’s just a nostalgic memory, as it was discontinued in 1970. They did look cool in the recognizable orange color , though.

The local buses kept the orange color that the Dubrovnik trams once had. It makes them easy to spot in traffic. Local bus lines are usually efficient and reliable.

The inner city bus service has 14 bus lines connecting all of Dubrovnik's parts. Most of the local bus lines converge at Old Town.

Tips: The entire town of Dubrovnik is no more than 14.5 square kilometers in size. Deceptively though, the distance between some neighborhoods ranges up to twelve kilometers. It’s the small bays, the hilly terrain, and the swirling roads that play games with your mind, making everything seem close.

Luckily, these areas are scenic, both on foot and on the bus. Aside from the Old Town, discover some beautiful areas like Lapad, Boninovo, or Ploče.

Still, if you’re short on time or don’t fancy long walks, getting familiarized with the local public transportation system comes in handy.

Dubrovnik Bus Tickets

Where to buy bus tickets in dubrovnik.

Local bus tickets are available at many locations. You can buy them at newspaper kiosks, official Libertas stalls at major bus stops, travel agencies, hotel receptions, and in buses.

The official Libertas points of sale are located at the major bus stops:

• POS Mokošica

Types of Dubrovnik Bus Tickets are:

Single “S” bus tickets

In-bus tickets, two-ride bus ticket.

• Daily bus ticket
• Three-day bus ticket

The newspaper kiosks and other sales points sell single “S” tickets. Single fares are valid for exactly one hour (59 minutes to be exact) from the moment of first use for an unlimited number of rides in all directions. The price of a single bus ticket in Dubrovnik is €1.73.

Tips: So, for example, I remember leaving something in my room and need to go back to my hotel in Babin Kuk from Old Town and back. You can do the two rides with the same S ticket if you manage to get on the bus back within 59 minutes. I did make it in time but it was close.

When you buy your bus tickets at a kiosk, the ticket becomes validated once you stamp in upon entering the bus by the driver. Cheaper and not holding up any queues, the S-ticket allows you to switch bus lines.

Let's imagine a scenario when you are walking down the streets of Dubrovnik back to your hotel. You are tired. Then you have a last-second decision to board a bus.

So you wait for the right bus at the station. You see the bus approaching. You do a funny dance to catch the drivers’ attention, and finally, you hop on the bus. But you have no bus ticket with you.

Luckily, you can buy bus tickets directly from the bus driver. The price is €1.99, a bit more expensive than the single bus ticket you buy at the kiosks. Not only that, tickets purchased from the driver are valid only for that one ride. It is not valid for one hour.

Remember, you may only purchase the fare on the bus in cash and only in Euros.

Recently Libertas, the local bus service, introduced the Two-ride bus ticket. From its name, you can deduce that it is valid for two bus rides. The cost of this ticket is €3,19. 80 euro cents cheaper than buying two single tickets.

But unlike the S tickets, each ride with the two-ride bus fare is valid for half an hour from the individual registration.

Daily bus card

It is also possible to buy a Daily bus card exclusively at Libertas Dubrovnik bus kiosks. A daily bus card gets you unlimited bus rides within 24 hours from when you first stamp it. The price of the Dubrovnik Daily bus pass is €5.31 .

You are required to stamp the ticket every time you get on a bus. The card gives you the flexibility to visit more places in a day.

Three-day bus card

Similarly to the Daily bus pass, the three-day one is valid for three days. With it, you can take unlimited rides on local public transit around Dubrovnik for 72 hours. The bus card becomes activated when first used on a bus. This city bus pass costs €11,95.

Children 6 years old and under do not pay for public buses, provided they are accompanied by an adult.

Dubrovnik Pass

Why spend money on buying bus tickets when you can get them for free. They are included in the Dubrovnik Pass. Read my review of the Dubrovnik city Pass here .

Tips: Most likely you are visiting Dubrovnik for the first time and you plan visiting the City Walls. The cost of a Daily City Pass is the same as City Walls tickets, plus you get the Daily Bus ticket that lasts 24 hours for free. Worth it in my book.

The two other Dubrovnik Tourist Pass types are also worth buying if you plan visiting multiple attractions and using busses over several days.

The 3-Day Pass includes the Three-day bus card to match. Similarly getting the Seven-Day Dubrovnik Pass gives unlimited public bus rides for 168 hours

Libertas Bus

The City-owned public bus company Libertas keeps up with trends in public transportation. Most of the buses in Dubrovnik are modern MAN Lion’s City low-floor city bus series, with easy entrance and platforms for wheelchair access . They are generally of a pleasant interior, air-conditioned, and with comfortable seats.

There is a limited number of seats and standing spots on each bus. They tend to get busy in the peak season, especially on more popular bus lines, for example, number 6 to Lapad .

The good news is that most of these distances, although long in Dubrovnik terms, are quite short, barely over 20 minutes. So even if you are stuck in a crowded bus on a steamy summer day, it won't take long to get to where you are headed.

Entering Dubrovnik Public Bus

Unlike in some other cities, you can only enter local buses from the front door. You need to pass by the driver and validate your ticket. Be prepared to have €2 in change if you don't have one. Otherwise, you risk the rage of the ones waiting longer behind you.

While entering the bus, insert the ticket into the ticket machine next to the driver while the pointer is down and the picture is facing you. This way, you will get it on your first try and not look embarrassed like other tourists fumbling with their cards.

City Bus Stops

Bus stops spread out conveniently around Dubrovnik. They are not too far apart—approximately every 500 meters.

Most bus stops look the same so that they will be easily recognizable. They have transparent glass framed bus waiting shelters and an info-board with schedules of the bus lines that stop there. You can also notice them by the big BUS sign drawn on the road in front of the stop.

Important: The timetables displayed on the bus stations provide information on departure times from where the bus line starts. They do not show the arrival times to bus stops in between the line start and finish stops!

LED info displays are available at major bus stops, informing travelers of waiting times for upcoming buses.

Pile gate bus stop

The Pile bus station is located at Pile Gate, the historic Old Town Dubrovnik entrance. Pile serves as a major transportation hub for visitors and locals. The Pile area can get very hectic in summer, with cars, local public buses and tour buses coming and going, and thousands of pedestrians.

Ten out of the total fourteen bus lines Dubrovnik ends at Pile bus station. From here, visitors can easily catch local buses and connect to any part of Dubrovnik.

Gruz port bus station

The Gruž Port Bus Station in Dubrovnik is what visitors coming in via ships use to get to the other parts of the city. Gruž Port Bus Station is an alternate name for the main bus station in Dubrovnik.

Located next to the ferry port, this bus station is an easy way for cruise ship passengers to explore Dubrovnik. That is if they already don't have shuttle buses waiting for them next to the cruise ship.

From the station, visitors can catch local buses to the Old Town. It is a short 20-minute ride to the city's famous landmarks and historical sites. If you are a cruise ship passenger, the Gruž Bus station is the one you want to go to if you miss your shuttle bus back and are racing back not to miss the boat.

Grawe bus stop

"Grawe" Bus stop is one of Libertas' official POS in central Dubrovnik.

It's named that way after the large building next to it with a large Grawe insurance company sign on top. The sign makes the stop a bit easier to locate for visitors trying to find their way around.

Grawe Bus station is significant as one of the few stops for the shuttle bus going to the Dubrovnik airport.

Dubrovnik Bus Map

Dubrovnik Bus Map is a handy thing to have if you are planning to use the Dubrovnik public bus. The map shows an overview of the city's public bus system. The map includes all the bus line routes, stops, and interesting points in the city.

The latest local bus route map design makes it easy to read, with clear information about the bus routes depicted in different colors.

Tips: It is good to use the bus stop map in tandem with Google maps to make sure you are on the right location when trying to get on a specific bus. You don't want to wait half an hour for a bus to Cavtat and realize you are not on bus no. 10 stop.

You don't have to print it out and carry it with you but download the bus map PDF, take a look, and familiarize yourself with it. They are pinned on every bus stop showing where you are on the map.

Libertas Dubrovnik bus timetable

Something you will want to know is that the city bus timetable is quite easy to find. Whether you prefer to plan ahead or go with the flow, you will need to peak at the bus timetable eventually.

The bus timetable is available online on the bus website , at every bus stop, and local tourist information centers.

Bus lines are reasonably well organized. Buses run every 10 to 30 minutes between all neighborhoods in Dubrovnik and the surrounding area.

Checking the up-to-date information on bus departure times, you can time it to be at the stop when it arrives. You'll never have to worry about missing your Old Town restaurant reservation.

Dubrovnik Bus Lines

There are fourteen bus lines connecting all parts of Dubrovnik:

• Bus 1A : Route Mokošica - Pile
• Bus 1B: Route Mokošica - Pile
• Bus 1C: Route Mokošica - Pile
• Bus 2: Route Gorica -Pile
• Bus 2A: Route Glavica B.K. - Solitudo - Pile
• Bus 3: Route Nuncijata - Pile
• Bus 3A: Route Nuncijata - Pile
• Bus 4: Route Hotel Palace - Pile
• Bus 5: Route Viktorija - Babin Kuk
• Bus 6: Route Babin Kuk - Pile
• Bus 7: Route Kantafig - Babin Kuk
• Bus 8: Route Viktorija - Gruž
• Bus 9: Route Opća bolnica - Pile
• Bus 10: Route Dubrovnik - Cavtat
• Bus 17: Route Bosanka - Pile

If you want to travel to the main bus station and/or the port from the Old Town (Pile Gate), you can take lines 1A, 1B, 3, or 8.

There is a high probability you are staying at one of the many hotels and private accommodations located in Lapad and Babin Kuk. The fastest way is by bus number 6, which goes every 15 minutes from Pile station.

Besides line 6, you can take bus routes 2A and 5 between Babin Kuk and the Old Town (Pile Gate) if you stay there.

From Lapad, buses 2, 4, 5, and 9 travel to and from the Old Town (Pile Gate).

Ask at your accommodation (or locals) for the best bus to take around Dubrovnik when you're staying there. They will gladly help.

GOT QUESTIONS?

What is the bus from mokošica to dubrovnik.

The buses from Mokošica to Dubrovnik are local bus routes 1A, 1B, and 1C. Residents and visitors traveling from Mokošica, a suburb of Dubrovnik, to the city center can use these frequent buses.

What is the bus from Lapad to Dubrovnik's old town?

Buses 2A, 4, 5, 6 and 9 from Lapad to Dubrovnik Old Town are local bus routes connecting Lapad, a popular tourist area located on the peninsula of the same name, to the heart of Dubrovnik's historic center.

What is the bus from Gruz ferry port to old town Dubrovnik?

The buses that go from Gruz ferry port to Old Town Dubrovnik are very frequent. Travelers arriving in Dubrovnik by ferry can reach the Pile bus station at Old Town with buses 1A, 1B, 3, and 8.

What is the bus to Dubrovnik's Old Town?

Nine bus lines will get you to Old Town. Which one you should take depends on where from you are trying to reach the Pile bus station. Buses 1A, 1B, 2, 2a, 3, 3A, 4, 6, 9, and 17 end their line at Pile Gate.

What is the bus to cable car Dubrovnik?

The bus to cable car Dubrovnik refers to the local bus route in front of Dubrovnik Cable Car lower station. This popular tourist attraction provides stunning views of the city and its surroundings, and the bus provides an easy and convenient way to reach the cable car station. Buses 5, 8, and 10 will stop at the Cable Car.

What is the bus ACI marina Dubrovnik?

The bus to ACI Marina Dubrovnik, a popular marina located in the Komolac area. The marina is on the way from Mokošica to the rest of Dubrovnik. You can board 1A, 1B, and 1C to get to the marina.

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Getting around Dubrovnik by bus is very easy and you can get from one side of the city to another in only 20 minutes. Buses are clean and comfortable and fairly affordable (single ticket for 1 hour drive costs €1.73 ). The city buses start to run early in the morning and stops operating at around 1:00am (in the summer). Read on to find out more about bus tickets (prices and where to buy them) and how to take advantage of  Dubrovnik Pass  for free bus rides.

Find out how to reach historic sights from your hotel or apartment , how to reach ferry port for island hopping (Elaphite islands, Mljet or Korcula), how to reach cable car and much more.

Read more useful info about using city buses in Dubrovnik in the text below.

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Bus ticket info

• The price of one ticket is €1.73 and those bought on the bus cost €1.99. The tickets are valid for 1 hour and must be validated in the machines upon boarding the bus.
• Bus tickets are available for purchase at Tisak newspaper kiosks (you can find them all around the city) and Libertas stalls (at major bus stops) as well as some travel agencies and hotel's receptions . You may also buy your bus ticket at the bus, from the driver, but be sure to prepare the exact change as the driver won't have enough change for larger bills.
• If you are going to use buses all-day long, a 24-hour bus pass might be a good idea. It costs €5.31 and can be purchased from Libertas stalls.
• The Dubrovnik Pass which includes free entry to a number of museums and City walls also offers free bus transport within the city. The 1-day pass allows free bus travel for the full 24 hours. The other passes (3-day and 7-day) offer a certain number of free bus rides).

Buses from Gruz ferry port to Old Town

One of the most busiest bus routes in Dubrovnik is the one from  the ferry port  to the Old Town. The distance is about 2.5 km and it's usually 15 minutes ride. You'll find 3 bus stops in Gruz : one just outside the cruise terminal , the other one near Jadrolinija office and the last one next to the green market. From these stops you can catch buses 1A, 1B or 3 running towards Pile, which is the western entrance to the Old Town . Once you get off the bus, a short walk will take you to Stradun , the central street of Old Town. From here you can reach any popular sight in Dubrovnik.

At the beginning of Stradun, there is the main entrance to City walls. For relaxing day away from city crowds, take a boat ride to the nearby Lokrum island (from Old Town port). From Pile you can easily reach cable car station , from where you can take 4-minute ride to the top of Mount Srdj, above Dubrovnik. Once you find yourself in front of Pile Gate, take the footway to the left and continue walking along the City walls until you reach large parking lot. Cross the road here, then walk across the parking lot and take the stairs up leading to the cable car station.

Buses from Lapad or Babin Kuk to Old Town

If you are staying in one of many hotels or apartments in Lapad or Babin Kuk area, reaching the Old Town by bus is easy. It's a pleasant 15 minutes bus ride (if there is no traffic jams).

• The bus no.6 runs from early morning until 1:00am every 15 minutes on this route. This bus departs from Babin Kuk (close to Dubrovnik President Valamar Collection Hotel , Hotel Neptun and many other hotels) and drives through Lapad area, then reaching Gruz bay (where you'll find  City Hotel Dubrovnik and Boutique Hotel Porto ) and continuing the drive towards the Old Town.
• Bus no.4 connects Hotel Palace and Lapad bay with Old Town, with departures every 20 minutes. Departing from the bus stop close to Hotel Palace, this bus pass near numerous hotels in Lapad bay ( Hotel Uvala , Hotel Adriatic , Hotel Kompas , Grand Hotel Park and others) then continue the ride via Iva Vojnovica road ( Hotel Lero , Hotel Rixos Premium Dubrovnik and Hotel Bellevue ) towards Old Town.
• In addition there are also buses 2, 5 and 9 running from Lapad/Babin Kuk to Old Town but with reduced timetables.

Buses from Lapad and Babin Kuk (hotels) to Gruz ferry port

If you are catching one of catamarans/boats from Gruz port, for example those to nearby Elaphite islands or further to Mljet or Korcula  and staying in Lapad, bus no.7 would be the obvious choice. This bus will take you to the port in only 10 minutes but be aware that the departures are not so frequent (every hour). Gruz port is the spot from where most of boat tours to the Elaphites departs (usually in the morning hours). We suggest taking  this daily trip by historic karaka boat .

Suburban buses in Dubrovnik

There are also several routes that operate from main bus station in Dubrovnik to little places north and south of the city. To the north, bus lines 12, 15, 21, 22 and 35 travel to Zaton Mali and Zaton Veliki; 12, 15, 21 and 22 go to Slano; 12 and 15 go to the little town of Ston and 21 rides to Orebic. 

To the east, one of the most popular buses is bus no.10 that runs to Cavtat. Lines 10 and 16 are useful for reaching Mlini and Plat (Zupa Dubrovacka), while no.11 goes to Molunat ( Konavle ). Note that suburban buses are not so frequent so it's recommended to check the timetable in-advance. For accurate bus timetables of buses running to suburban places, check Libertas website ( East & West ).

Shuttle buses to the airport

There are regular shuttle buses connecting Dubrovnik Airport with the city. The buses stop at Ploce Gate (the eastern entrance to the Old Town) and main bus station in Gruz (close to the ferry port).

A ticket costs €10 for a one-way journey (€14 for a return ticket) and can be purchased from the driver once you board the bus. You can also buy tickets at the airport counter or even online. Journey time is about 30-40 minutes. The great alternative to the shuttle buses is hassle-free private transfer, which costs the same as local taxi and can be booked in-advance .

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Buses Dubrovnik

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Dubrovnik is one of the most important destinations in Croatia, in both historic and tourist sense. The city has many interesting sights which were also used for Game of Thrones shooting; some of these are Stradun, the city walls, palaces, churches and summer houses.

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Public transport in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik has a well developed public transport network organized by Libertas Dubrovnik company. Their fleet has about 70 buses ; 9 of these are city bus lines and 18 are suburban bus lines. Buses and cars are forbidden in the centre . There is a bus station at Pile near the city centre and there is where most buses have their turning point.

From Pile to Lapad and Babin Kuk where most hotels and private accommodation can be found operates bus nr. 6 while from Pile to Lapad operates line nr. 4. (Check the timetable for city buses .)

The buses run every 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the bus line, 7 days a week.

Suburban lines which connect Dubrovnik with the surrounding places are:

• line nr 10 going to Cavtat
• line nr 12 going to Ston
• line nr 21 going to Orebic from where a ferry to Korcula departs

Timetable of suburban buses:

• east of Dubrovnik
• west of Dubrovnik

Public transport tickets

Tickets can be purchased from the driver or at Libertas kiosks (at Pile, Lapad, Gruz and Mokosica). Tickets purchased at kiosks are cheaper than those purchased from the driver . A ticket is valid in all directions for 60 minutes after having been validated on the bus.

Daily tickets can be purchased at kiosks and bus station; they are valid for 24 hours and are not limited in the number of rides. (Check here the price list of bus tickets)

Bus station in Dubrovnik

The bus station is located in Kantafig, which is part of Gruz suburb, 2 km from the city centre and in the vicinity of the ferry port. The address is Obala pape Ivana Pavla II; here you can see it on the map . To reach the bus station you have to get off the bus at the bus stop before the ferry port.

Bus lines 1A, 1B, 3 i 3A connect the main bus station and the ferry port in Gruz with Pile.

Bus line 7 connects the ferry port and the main bus station with Lapad and Babin Kuk.

Bus line 8 connects the ferry port and the main bus station with Ploce and Sv. Jakov.

Private transfer in Dubrovnik

If you prefer convenient online ways of booking transport in advance, a door-to-door transfer is a great option. A professional driver will wait and welcome you at the agreed location and take you where you want.

• NOTE:  The prices displayed in the table above are per person (Minibus for up to 8 Passengers) and  NOT  per vehicle.

Intercity transport

Dubrovnik is well connected with most cities in Croatia. On Getbybus.com you can find the following routes:

Korcula – Dubrovnik ( here you can see the schedule and buy tickets )

Metkovic – Dubrovnik ( here you can see the schedule and buy tickets )

Split  – Dubrovnik ( here you can see the schedule and buy tickets )

Sibenik  – Dubrovnik ( here you can see the schedule and buy tickets )

Pula  – Dubrovnik ( here you can see the schedule and buy tickets )

Rijeka  – Dubrovnik ( here you can see the schedule and buy tickets )

Zadar  – Dubrovnik ( here you can see the schedule and buy tickets )

Zagreb  – Dubrovnik ( here you can see the schedule and buy tickets )

Osijek  – Dubrovnik ( here you can see the schedule and buy tickets )

Bear in mind that when travelling to Dubrovnik you have to pass a border crossing with Bosnia&Herzegovina which means that you should have a passport or ID card .

International transport

Dubrovnik is by bus connected with cities in Montenegro, Bosnia&Herzegovina, Slovenia, Austria and Macedonia.

On Getbybus.com you can find the following routes from/to Dubrovnik:

Mostar East – Dubrovnik ,   Kotor – Dubrovnik , Budva – Dubrovnik , Trst – Dubrovnik , Sarajevo – Dubrovnik , Medjugorje – Dubrovnik , Ljubljana – Dubrovnik , Vienna – Dubrovnik , Maribor – Dubrovnik , Skopje – Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Airport transport

Dubrovnik Airport is located in Cilipi, 20 km south from Dubrovnik; here you can check it on the map .

All information about getting to and from the Dubrovnik airport you can find here

Tourist buses in Dubrovnik

Cabrio city tour organized by the Libertas company is good for those who want to enjoy sightseeing from eastern to western Dubrovnik. A tour lasts for 70 minutes, costs 60 kuna and the bus departs from the main bus station. Here you can read more about it.

Luggage storage in Dubrovnik

Luggage storage in Dubrovnik can be found within the bus station building ; address 44A Obala pape Ivana Pavla II. Storage working hours are from 05:30 till 22:30; the price for storing luggage is 5 kn per hour per piece of luggage.

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12 things every Dubrovnik local knows

Dec 18, 2023 • 6 min read

Dubrovnik is the beating heart of an exciting region that calls for more than just a mini-break © urbazon / Getty Images

Gorgeous Dubrovnik bundles UNESCO-listed heritage with verdant nature, a stunning coastline with fascinating villages, an enthralling history with Game of Thrones- oriented pop culture and a plethora of options with a laidback vibe.

At the southernmost point of Croatia , Dubrovnik is cut off from the motherland by a small nook of Bosnia & Hercegovina that bisects the Croatian coast, and it's also the country’s last town before Montenegro . Within these international borders, Dubrovnik was once an independent republic, and today, it's the pulsing heart of an exciting region that calls for more than just a mini-break.

Here's what you should know before you go.

1. Plan to see more than just the old town, and to put in some time

Many visitors to Dubrovnik make the mistake of thinking there’s not much more to the town than the whitewashed walled city. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the city’s symbol and a bucket-list item for travelers all over the world, so make the most of it before venturing further afield.

Spend a day or two exploring the grid of stone streets and taking in the fascinating sights, from palaces, towers and churches to Game of Thrones' King’s Landing backdrops. Marvel at the carpet of terracotta roofs from the city walls, then head up to Srđ hill for dazzling panoramas that showcase Dubrovnik beyond its historic core.

In Gruž Bay, the port, you can roam the green and fish markets , travel back to the Yugoslav era at the Red History museum , and dance to DJ-spun beats at  Klub Dubina . Soak up colorful sunsets from the Lapad Bay seafront  and take a dip at one of the many pebbly beaches.

Hop a ferry to nearby Lokrum , or venture out to serene Mljet Island and its forested national park. Sip bold red in the wineries on Pelješac Peninsula and discover folklore in the Konavle Valley, all while indulging in the easygoing local lifestyle.

2. Beware of the borders

If you're driving from Split to Dubrovnik, or if you intend to visit the Ottoman gem of Mostar , you'll have to cross the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and visiting the stunning Kotor requires crossing the border with Montenegro. To avoid hassle and disappointment, start your planning by checking the entry requirements first. 

For worry-free travel from Split to Dubrovnik, consider swapping the wheels for a catamaran like Krilo , then island-hopping along the way.  

3. Beachwear, slip-proof footwear and layers are the key to smart packing

The locals in Dubrovnik dress casually but stylishly. Your suitcase should feature the summer classics, from shorts and airy dresses to all things sun and beach, from bathing suits and flip-flops to hats, shades and sunblock. Don't forget to pack a light scarf and a rain jacket for breezy evenings and summer showers.

In September and October, layers that account for the wind and rain are the way to go. At all times, bring slip-proof footwear, as the shiny limestone streets are notorious for being slick at the slightest drizzle.  

4. Book accommodations and restaurants in advance

Arriving in Dubrovnik spontaneously and hoping to find a place to stay in the high season is pretty much a recipe for disaster. Small and popular, Dubrovnik gets busy and fully booked easily, especially in luxury hotels and popular private accommodations.

Same goes for popular restaurants: if your palate yearns for a certain place, make a reservation a few days ahead to avoid disappointment, except for the Michelin-starred 360° , which you should book a month in advance.

5. Walk or take a bus, but never ever drive to the old town

One single-lane road leads to the old town, and at its end, scarce and expensive parking is highly unlikely to be available. So swap the drive for a stroll or a bus ride: compact and scenic, Dubrovnik is very walkable, and the public bus network covers the city areas very well. 

6. In the old town, keep your clothes on and mind your manners

While it may be easy to confuse all of Dubrovnik for a beach, the old town is a lived-in neighborhood with schools, churches and institutions, so remain respectful at all times.

An authentic reenactment of Game of Thrones' Cersei's walk of shame might sound fun, but visitors to the old town are  expected to remain fully clothed at all times. If visiting churches, honor the sacred space by covering your shoulders and taking off your hat. Refrain from using your phone, turn your ringer off and never sightsee during service.

7. Be mindful when asking questions about the war

The Yugoslav attacks and the shelling from 1991 to 1992 left Dubrovnik shattered and deeply wounded. This is not a topic to be approached lightly; you may ask questions in a respectful manner, but be aware that some people prefer not to talk about it.

8. Get a Dubrovnik Card

Many find the prices of attractions around Dubrovnik to be on the higher side, but the Dubrovnik Card grants access to the main sights, plus free bus tickets and discounts in shops and restaurants. Depending on whether you go for a one-day, three-day or seven-day card, it'll include entry to the city walls and museums, like the Rector’s Palace or the Franciscan Pharmacy, plus discounts for Lokrum and Mljet Island. 

9. Pay by card but tip in cash

Tipping isn’t mandatory, but it's generally expected and much appreciated. In restaurants, the magical number is around 10%, while in bars you can round up the bill.

Aside from Amex, credit cards are widely accepted, but you'll need to carry cash for tips, as it's rarely possible to add it to the credit card slip. Don’t be surprised when asked whether you’re paying with cash or card before seeing the bill; Croatian tax authorities require input of that information before the bill is printed. 

10. Nurse your espresso and steer clear of to-go cups

Croatians take drinking coffee seriously. This is a favorite local pastime and social ritual, so if you're invited for coffee, try not to pass. Whether you take an espresso or bijela kava (latte), sip it slowly and never take it in a to-go cup.

11. Ditch bottled water and refill on fountains

Tap water is drinkable in Dubrovnik, and in the old town, you can refill your bottle from the fountains, like the two  Onofrios , which have the coolest water around.

12. Relax and enjoy, but exercise common sense

With a tight-knit community and generally well-lit areas, Dubrovnik remains a very safe city, both day and night. While hard crime is low, do exercise common sense when in crowds, as pickpockets turn up on occasion.

This article was first published June 2022 and updated December 2023

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Dubrovnik City Bus Map and Timetables

Even though you can get from one part of the city to the other within an one hour walk, Dubrovnik has a really good public transport service. There is a bus heading to each part of the town every 10-20 minutes. The Dubrovnik Main Bus station where all international and intercity busses arrive and depart is located in Gruž (New Harbour).

Dubrovnik City Bus Timetable 2024, all local bus connections in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik city bus map, all local bus connections in dubrovnik.

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City Bus line numbers

All the city buses are numbered from 1-9 (including 9). The number is visible on front and on the back of each bus, with exception on older buses which can be put in traffic when the need arises. If so, the number and starting/ending station are on a board under the windshield.

On every bus stop you can find a map and the timetable that is regularly updated. Also, on the front of the bus stop are usually sticker numbers that mark the buses that stop on it.

The most frequent lines, with a departure every (approximately) 15 minutes are 1A and 1B "Mokosica -Pile" which pass the main bus terminal, Gruz harbor, Downtown and Boninovo area.

Bus ticket prices

1h bus pass.

Tickets can be bought at newspaper stands, the main bus terminal, some bus stops and hotel front desks at the price of €1.73 per ticket which is than valid for 1 hour from the first use. Should you be in a hurry, tickets can also be bought in the bus, but the price is €1.99 and it is advisable to have change as the driver doesn't handle large bills. A ticket bought in the bus is valid for that particular ride.

24h bus pass

There are also day passes available. They cost €5.31 and are valid 24 hours from the first use. You can buy them at the main bus terminal, and sales points owned by Libertas, the public transport provider.

3-day bus pass

Good option if you are staying 2 or more days in Dubrovnik. They cost €11.95 and expire 72 hours after first registration inside the vehicle.

Many choose to purchase the Dubrovnik Card , you get a bus card which is valid for use of public transport throughout the entire City of Dubrovnik, at the same time saving up to 50% and get free entrance to Dubrovnik City Walls, museums and galleries.

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Dubrovnik Pass – Explore the City without Breaking the Bank!

Are you planning a visit to Dubrovnik, the beautiful “Game of Thrones” Croatian city? Are you interested in visiting Dubrovnik’s City Walls for free? Do you want free access tickets to galleries, museums, and free bus rides?

Book a Dubrovnik Walking Tour with us today!

Luckily for you, Dubrovnik city offers all its visitors the opportunity of purchasing the Dubrovnik Pass (formerly known as Dubrovnik Card) . You can make your stay worthwhile and get all these exclusive offers by purchasing the Dubrovnik Pass!

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This fantastic card allows you to enter eight historical and cultural sights of your choice , for free! Can you believe that?

Planning a trip to Dubrovnik is now easier than ever with this pass! It saves you both time and money with the free travel guide and special offers!

You don’t need to worry about paying for every monument or museum you want to visit anymore, nor for taking the bus! You get free access to top attractions in Dubrovnik that you can visit whenever you like!

There are three different types of cards, allowing you to enter these tourist attractions and must-see galleries:

• FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
• Rector’s Palace
• Rector’s Palace Cultural History Museum
• Etnographic Museum
• Archeological Exibitios (various places, depends on schedule)
• Dubrovnik Natural History Museum
• The Museum of Modern Art
• Maritime Museum
• The House of Marin Drzic
• Franciscan Monastery Museum
• The Gallery of Dulčić Masle Pulitika
• The Pulitika Studio
• Vlaho Bukovac Home

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What is the Dubrovnik Card?

Getting the Dubrovnik city pass comes with a bus card ! This bus card allows you to use public transportation in Dubrovnik for free. The bus card included in the Dubrovnik Pass will make your transportation much easier, allowing you to move to different parts in the city much faster!

Pssst… Make the most out of the Dubrovnik Pass and your time with a list of things to do in Dubrovnik !

You don’t have to worry about what means of transport to take anymore!

Another advantage of getting the Dubrovnik Pass is that you will be saving up money and will be avoiding any extra fees from transport. Many discounts and special offers will rise. So, don’t miss out on any available discount opportunities and get your pass!

Furthermore, you will be saving up to 50% and more when you buy entry tickets to some of the famous Dubrovnik attractions and transport tickets with the bus card.

If this isn’t enough for you, the card allows you to get other discounts when you book a hotel room, when you eat in a restaurant, when you buy souvenirs from souvenir shops, jewelry and much more!

And, to make your trip even more incredible, any purchased Dubrovnik Pass comes with an extra brochure.

It’s a sort of informative flyer guide containing a detailed map of Dubrovnik along with the top attractions and how to get to them.

It also includes a short glimpse of historical facts about Dubrovnik, giving you a heads-up about what you will experience and see throughout the city. The description in the brochure and the photographs will help you guide yourself to the historical sites in city of Dubrovnik.

Types of Dubrovnik Card

Depending on the length of your trip to Dubrovnik, there are three types of cards:

Day Pass (Previously 1 Day Card)

This 24-hour valid card provides you with a free travel guide, free use of transportation, and exclusive discounts to any cardholder. It’s valid for one adult, along with one child under twelve years old.

The card allows you to visit the City Walls, six different museums and two galleries.

For your information, the activation of the bus card happens when you take a bus.

3 Day Dubrovnik Pass (Previously 3 Day Card)

The 3-day card allows you, just like the 24-hour card, to visit the City Walls, six museums and two galleries. It’s accompanied by a free 150-page travel guide and exclusive discounts.

By purchasing this card, you get six free rides on public transport, and two coupons for two suburban rides.

It enables you to get a 30% discount on Dubrovnik Summer Festival and Račić Family Mausoleum tickets and a 20% discount on Lokrum Reserve tickets.

It’s valid for one adult, along with one child under twelve years old.

7 Day Dubrovnik Pass (Previously 7 Day Card)

The 7-day card allows you, just like the 24-hour card and the 3-day card, to visit the City Walls, six museums and two galleries. It’s accompanied by a free 150-page travel guide and exclusive discounts.

By purchasing this card, you get ten free rides on public transport, four coupons for four suburban rides, and an extra visit to one museum in Cavtat.

It enables you to get a 50% discount on Dubrovnik Summer Festival tickets and a 30% discount on Mljet National Park, Račić Family Mausoleum, and Lokrum Reserve tickets.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Activating a Bus Card is on the bus. Card becomes valid for an Adult and one child younger than 12.

Activating Your Dubrovnik Card

You may wonder how do you activate the Dubrovnik pass? Worry no more! The process is very simple; Technically, you don’t have to do anything.

Activation begins the moment you visit any cultural institution.

There, the staff confirms your arrival day to Dubrovnik. The same arrival date indicates the date of activating the Dubrovnik Pass.

For your information, the Dubrovnik Pass allows only a single access per cultural sight. This means that the card enables you to visit cultural and historical monuments only once, and any extra visits to the same historical sites may include additional fees. Don’t worry, though. Dubrovnik Pass ensures you endless discounts and offers on entry tickets!

Benefits of Dubrovnik Card

• Free use of public transportation.
• A Heads-up to your Dubrovnik trip.
• Manage your time better to benefit more from your stay.
• Special discounts at hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, etc.
• Save up more than 50 percent of ticket prices and entry access fees to the top sights in Dubrovnik.
• Renting car service
• More than 100-page of free travel information guide available in many languages, containing a plan of city of Dubrovnik, how to get to each cultural or historical monument, and their opening hours.
• A list of all partners providing service discounts with the Dubrovnik Card.
• For visitors getting a 3-day or a 7-day card, there are additional benefits including:
• A 30 percent ticket discount if you’re planning a day trip to Lokrum island or Konavle Heritage Museum.
• A 30 percent discount on all concerts during Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
• Sip fine wines of Croatia from vineyards and taste some delicacies.

Where to Buy Dubrovnik Pass

If you’re wondering how to purchase the Dubrovnik card, there are two options to buy it: Buying the card when you get to Dubrovnik or online.

If you want to get your ticket online, this website enables you to buy your card and get additional information on the included offers:

www.dubrovnikcard.com

An online discount will save you an additional 10 percent!

Once you get your card online, you get a coupon. The coupon is valid for one year. And when you arrive in Dubrovnik, present the coupon at any tourist board office to pick up your card.

To make the process easier, here are the tourist board offices where you can pick up your card:

• PILE: Brsalje 5, Dubrovnik
• ZUPA DUBROVACKA: Setaliste Dr. Franje Tudjmana 7, Mlini
• LAPAD: Kralja Tomislava 7, Dubrovnik
• GRUZ: Obala Ivana Pavla II 1, Dubrovnik: We recommend this tourist board office for cruise visitors.
• Konavle – Cavtat, Zidine 6

If you don’t want to buy the Dubrovnik card online and want to get it when you arrive in your long-awaited destination, there are 47 sale locations. So, getting the card won’t be hard at all.

The moment you arrive in Dubrovnik, just head to any travel agency there or any tourist board office. Even the hotel where you booked your room! The majority of hotels in Dubrovnik do provide their visitors with Dubrovnik cards.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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Dubrovnik Bus Station

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Dubrovnik’s main bus station or terminal (locally called Autobusni Kolodvor ) is located right next to the ferry terminal in Gruž harbor/suburb on about 3 km from the Old Town (see the map below).

It is a modern and large, recently built terminal which features bus information and booking window, baggage (luggage) storage , very useful Dubrovnik Tourist Board Information window, pay toilets, ATM machine , public telephone boxes, newsagent stand…

A small shop where you can buy necessary items, as well as Croatian phone cards, is also there while a larger Konzum supermarket is nearby too.

The terminal is very practical and well organized with a large shaded waiting area which is pretty useful in the summer months if you have to wait for a bus for longer.

All buses from and to Dubrovnik depart and arrive at this bus station including all international bus lines as well as buses to major Croatian places (like from and to Split) . The Bus to Dubrovnik Airport also departs from here as well as Dubrovnik to Cavtat bus.

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The Station has very good local bus connections with other parts of the town as several local buses run from here to the Old Town, Lapad, Ploče, Kono, or Sveti Jakov .

You can get the following local buses from this station (see bus map ):

• Bus 1, 1a, 1b , 3 to Pile (Entrance in the Old Town)  ( see video ) •  Bus 7 to Lapad and Babin Kuk •  Bus 8 to Ploče and Sveti Jakov

If none of the local buses is suitable, a handy taxi station is also part of the terminal from where a taxi driver should take you to any part of the town for up to 100 HRK (15 Euro)

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Bus Tickets Booking

• You can not reserve or book bus tickets online . Yes, you can book your bus tickets online. You can also buy your ticket as soon as you arrive in Dubrovnik for a departure of several days or weeks in advance. I would recommend you to do that especially in the summer as buses get very busy at the time, so you can find yourself stranded for a day (or even two) in Dubrovnik. In case you prefer to choose your seating, buying a ticket well in advance is also advisable. As buses leave and arrive almost 24 hrs a day, this main bus station is open from very early in the morning until quite late at night.

Above photo: Dubrovnik’s bus tickets (12 Kuna one way)

WIFI Connection

Free Wi-Fi is available at this station . You can use the Wi-Fi service to go online anywhere in this station – in the ticket kiosk, walkway, and on arrival and departure platforms. Free WIFI is facilitated by Libertas buses.

Popular routes: Split to Dubrovnik , Dubrovnik to Split , Hvar to Dubrovnik , Dubrovnik to Hvar

The main bus stop in Dubrovnik is called “Autobusni Kolodvor”

A bus stop for local buses at the main bus station in Dubrovnik  – bus station  to the old town

Map of Dubrovnik Bus Station:

Bus Station Address: Dubrovnik Bus Terminal, Obala pape Ivana Pavla II 44 A,20000 Dubrovnik  Tel: +385 20 356 004, Information: 060 305 070

GPS Coordinates: 42.662955, 18.083185

See also other info about arrival in Dubrovnik

• Travel from Split to Bol and Bol to Dubrovnik
• Split to Dubrovnik and back in April
• Getting from Dubrovnik to Trebinje
• Travel from Bar to Dubrovnik and Split
• Dubrovnik Airport transfer to Korcula and back

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• Getting to and from Dubrovnik Airport
• Pile Bus Stop
• Winds in Dubrovnik
• Dubrovnik Bus Tour by Cabriolet Buses

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