Dubrovnik Getting Around

Getting around Dubrovnik

Since the vast majority of the city's sights are in the pedestrianised old city, most visitors will be content to explore on foot. Getting around Dubrovnik on public transport is basically a question of bus or taxi, with both useful for connecting the harbour area with the old town, and for exploring the attractive coastline of the Lapad peninsula. However, the majority of visitors will return home without having needed Dubrovnik public transport.

Getting to/from Dubrovnik Airport

Dubrovnik Airport is just 13 miles south east of the city, and a taxi will take about 25 minutes. Buses connect the airport with the city, and also run to Cavtat on the coast. Several Dubrovnik hotels provide a free hotel shuttle to the airport.

Walking

The old city is completely pedestrianised and a delight to explore on foot. The medieval city is compact and picturesque, and a favourite walk is along the original walls, whilst the main Stradun Street is buzzing at any time of year. There are rewarding coast paths outside the city, and animated promenades around the marina, port and beaches.

Bus

Efficient buses run from 05.00 to 24.00. Flat fare tickets can be bought from the driver or (slightly cheaper) from kiosks (Tisak). Dubrovnik buses link the old city with the suburbs, and buses 1A and 1B are useful for connecting the old city with the harbour area.

Taxis

Taxis should be metered, and if the driver does not use the meter, agree a price before setting off. Taxis do not enter the pedestrianised old city, but are easy to find at Pile Gate, Ploce Gate, Gruz harbour and the bus station.

Boat trips

Regular boat trips run to the islands of Koločep, Lopud and Šipan. Plenty of small boats offer scenic tours, and evening cruises around the old city often include drinks and music. They leave from the old port and the marina. Water taxis run to Croatia beach resorts along the coast.

Excursions


Popular excursions include Trsteno and the medieval coast resort of Cavtat, as well as the island of Mljet with its national park and monastery, and the medieval town on the island of Korcula. Long weekends could easily include a trip to the charming Croatia beach resort of Cavtat.

Sightseeing tours

Several companies offer longer bus tours of the region.