Getting from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Old Town involves at least 4 options – you can get there by shuttle bus, local bus, taxi, or private transfer. The distance between Dubrovnik Airport (Cilipi) and the centre of the old city is 20 kilometres (12.5 miles).
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How to get from Dubrovnik Airport to the old town?
The fastest and most comfortable option to reach Dubrovnik city centre is by local taxi or Uber. The cheapest option is the local shuttle bus by Platanus. Other options, including a small boat/ferry, are indirect travel, involving one change (at Cavtat). Here are all the details:
4 Ways to get from Dubrovnik Airport to the city centre
| Transport option | Duration of travel | Cost (Ticket Price) |
| Shuttle Bus (Platanus) | 25 min | 10 Euro (single ticket) |
| Taxi, UBER or Private Transfer | 20 min | 27 Euro (up to 4 persons) |
From Dubrovnik Airport by shuttle bus
There is a frequent bus service departing from the main arrivals terminal building of Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik Old Town, stopping at several spots all the way to the main ferry port and central bus station (map). The service is run by the local company Platanus. A one-way ticket costs 10 Euros, and the journey time is 25 minutes. You can buy your ticket online, at the arrival terminal, look for a kiosk next to the baggage claim or pay the bus driver.
Where to get the shuttle bus?
Upon landing at the airport, you will find the shuttle bus parked in front of the airport’s arrival terminal as soon as you exit the airport building. Look for the white bus with the Platanus logo.
What are operation hours?
The shuttle bus operates every day during the airport operating hours, which are 04:30 to 24:00.
Shuttle bus Dubrovnik Airport Timetable and Tickets
| Airport Shuttle Bus | Departures* | Ticket Prices | Booking & Tickets |
| Airport to Dubrovnik City Centre | numerous daily departures* – the earliest @ 04:30, the last departure @ 23:00 | 10 Euro | Book here |
*The shuttle bus frequency depends on the bus demands and flight arrivals. Shuttle buses usually leave the airport 30 minutes after each flight’s landing/arrival.
How much is the shuttle bus ticket from Dubrovnik airport to the city centre?
A one-way shuttle bus ticket to the city centre of Dubrovnik is €10. The open return ticket is €14.
You can purchase your ticket from the driver or book it online at the Platanus website – here is a screenshot:
Dubrovnik airport shuttle bus stops
Bus stops from the Airport to Dubrovnik Old Town:
- Old town (Ploče gate) Bus Stop
- The main bus terminal (Gruž)
Bus stops from Dubrovnik Old Town to Airport:
- The main bus terminal (Gruž) (map)
- Grawe bus stop (Ulica Dr Ante Starčevića 45, 20000, Dubrovnik) – see photo and location map
- Old town (Cable car bus stop) – (map)
- Srebreno bus stop (in front of One Suite Hotel) – (map)
Note:
- At present, you can not book specific departures from the airport. Your ticket will be valid for all departures on the specific day that you booked. This is a very good idea, as it means, even if your flight is late, your pre-booked bus ticket is still valid.
- Check current departure and arrival times at this link.
- Luggage storage in the old town: pitospora.com
From Dubrovnik Airport to Lapad
| Bus | Departures* | Ticket Prices | Booking & Tickets |
| Step 1 – Bus to Dubrovnik’s main bus terminal | numerous daily departures – the earliest @ 04:30, the last departure @ 23:50 | 10 Euro | at the bus |
| Step 2 – Bus to Lapad | Bus Line no 7 (or taxi / Uber 7 Euro) | 2.5 Euro | at the bus |
From Dubrovnik Airport by taxi or Uber
The taxi ranks at the Airport are located just outside the arrival terminal very close to the main exit. Approach the taxis that are waiting outside the terminal and start your journey. Taxis operate the same hours as the airport – 06:00 to 24:00.
A taxi from Dubrovnik Airport to the city centre or Old Town costs around 30 Euro. The journey time is about 20 minutes (depending on traffic).
The Uber quote to me is 27 euros (see the above photo) – it works out as the cheapest and fastest solution especially if 2 or 3 people travel together and are in a hurry, aiming to the ferry port to catch a ferry to one of the islands (see all timetables @ croatiaferries.com website)
There is no public transportation from Dubrovnik Airport to the city centre. A privately run Airport shuttle bus is the most convenient and cheaper way than a taxi.
Map
Here is a map with an indication of the main points and connections from the airport:
Video
In this video, you can see the whole journey from the airport to the city:
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