Arrival & Transport
Arrival by Plane
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
The Dubrovnik Airport (Zračna Luka Dubrovnik) is located 22 km southeast of the city, near Čilipi. Small, straightforward, and efficient — nothing like the major airports.
Flight Connections from Germany
- Eurowings — From Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Hamburg. Seasonal direct flights (May–October). From 40€ one-way.
- Lufthansa — From Frankfurt and Munich, partly direct, partly via Zagreb or Vienna.
- Croatia Airlines — Via Zagreb (transfer, from 80€).
- easyJet / Ryanair — Seasonal connections from Berlin and other cities. From 25€ one-way.
Flight time: 1.5–2 hours (direct flight). During the high season (June–September), there are the most direct connections.
From the Airport to the Center
| Option | Price | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Shuttle Bus | 9€ | 30–40 Min. | Operates for all flights, stops at Pile Gate and Gruž Bus Station |
| Local Bus (27) | 2€ | 40 Min. | Stop in front of the terminal, direction Old Town |
| Taxi | 35–45€ | 25–35 Min. | Negotiate a fixed price or use the meter |
Local Transport
City Buses (Libertás)
The Libertás bus network connects all major districts. The main lines:
- Line 6: Pile Gate → Lapad → Babin Kuk (every 15–20 Min.)
- Line 1A/1B: Pile Gate → Gruž Port (every 10 Min.)
- Line 10: Pile Gate → Cavtat (every 30 Min.)
Single ride: 2€ (from the driver), day pass: 5€. The Dubrovnik Card includes bus rides.
On Foot
The Old Town is completely car-free and compact at 0.2 km² — everything is reachable within 10 minutes on foot. However: Dubrovnik is hilly! From the Old Town to Ploče or to Srđ, it's a steep climb. Comfortable shoes are a must — the marble of the Stradun is as slippery as ice when wet.
Ferries
Ferries to Lokrum (old port, every 30 Min., 15€ round trip), to the Elaphiti Islands (Gruž port, Jadrolinija) and to Cavtat (old port, 15€ round trip). In summer, also speedboats to Korčula, Mljet, and Hvar.
Taxi & Transfer
Taxis in Dubrovnik are expensive: base fare 2€, then 1.20€/km. The ride from Old Town → Lapad costs about 10€, Old Town → Airport 35–45€. Uber is available in Dubrovnik and often cheaper.
Rental Car
For day trips (Ston, Pelješac, Montenegro), a rental car is ideal. Prices: from 30€/day. Rent at the airport or in Gruž. Note: There are no parking spaces in the Old Town — nearest parking: Pile or Gruž (expensive in summer).
Tipp
Buy the Dubrovnik Card on the first day: 1 day (35€), 3 days (45€), or 7 days (55€) — includes city walls, museums, and unlimited bus rides. Worth it from the first moment, as the city walls alone cost 35€.
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