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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Dubrovnik Suburban Bus, East
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For intercity and international buses: Buy your bus ticket online
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.
| Bus number | Start location | End location | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main bus station | Pile Square (Old Town) | Runs only during summer. Good for getting from cruise ship to the Old Town |
| 1A | Mokosica | Pile Square (Old Town) | Most frequent line. Good for getting from cruise ship to the Old Town. Buy tickets before, bus is usually overcrowded. |
| 1B | Mokosica | Pile Square (Old Town) | Most frequent line. Good for getting from cruise ship to the Old Town. Buy tickets before, bus is usually overcrowded. |
| 1C | ACI Marina (Komolac) | Pile Square (Old Town) | Good for getting from ACI marina (and the cruise ship) to the Old Town. |
| 2 | Gorica (Rixos Hotel) | Pile Square (Old Town) | Good for getting from Rixos to the Old Town. |
| 2A | Glavica B.K. | Pile Square (Old Town) | Good for getting from Lapad to the Old Town. Very small bus. |
| 3 | Nuncijata | Pile Square (Old Town) | Often quite empty, good for getting from cruise ship to the Old Town. |
| 4 | Hotel Palace | Pile Square (Old Town) | Good for getting from Hotel Palace/Maestral hotels to the Old Town. |
| 5 | Viktorija | Babin Kuk (Valamar President) | Good for getting from Villa Dubrovnik/Hotel Argentina/Hotel Excelsior/Old Town to Valamar Hotels. |
| 6 | Babin Kuk (Valamar President) | Pile Square (Old Town) | Good for getting from Valamar hotels and Lapad peninsula to the Old Town Dubrovnik. |
| 7 | Kantafig (Main bus station) | Babin Kuk (Valamar President) | Good for getting from Main bus station to Valamar hotels. |
| 8 | Viktorija | Gruz | Good for getting from Old Town to the port or an alternative way to get from cruise ship to the Old Town. |
| 9 | Hospital | Pile Square (Old Town) | Good for getting from Old Town to the hospital. |
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. As of 2024 you can also pay by credit card directly inside the bus.
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.
If you’re seeking additional ideas for your sightseeing plans, be sure to check out the Best Things to Do in Dubrovnik, a detailed list of must-see attractions and activities to help you enjoy your visit to the fullest.
For intercity and international buses: Buy your bus ticket online