How to get to the Old City

The Port of Dubrovnik is located in the Gruž suburb of the city and is approximately a 30 to 40-minute walk to the historic Old City centre. In fact, you can walk from one side of the city to the other in less than an hour.

On Foot

From the Port of Dubrovnik to the Old City of Dubrovnik is approximately a 30 to 40-minute walk. It is relatively straightforward to find your way from the port to the Old City; however it can get hot in the summer months, so wear comfortable shoes and take water.

Bus

The public bus company in Dubrovnik, Libertas, runs a frequent service passing the Old City and serving other destinations. The public transport service is clean and well organised and most buses inside the city run a regular service.

The bus ride from the Port of Dubrovnik to the Old City (Pile) takes around 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. There is a bus heading to each part of the town every 10–20 minutes.

All the city buses are numbered from 1–9 (including 9). The number is visible on the front and on the back of each bus; on older buses the number and starting/ending station may be shown on a board under the windshield.

Tickets can be bought at newspaper stands, the main bus terminal, some travel agencies and hotel front desks at the price of 1.73 EUR per ticket (kiosk price) which is valid for 1 hour from first use. If you buy a ticket on the bus the price is 1.99 EUR. It is advisable to have exact change as drivers may not handle large bills.

Taxi

Directly in front of the Port of Dubrovnik there are numerous taxi ranks. The ride to the Old City lasts about 7–10 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi fares from the port to the Old City typically start at about 10 EUR, with prices varying depending on service and time; taxis can also offer panoramic rides.