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Port guide: compare transport from Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia 26 transport option(s) compared
75 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Average

Dubrovnik

Port call at Dubrovnik (Croatia). Getting out of the port area takes a little planning, but the town centre is still walkable. The cheapest option, Walk to main bus station, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 20,00 €.

Cruise terminal located in the Gruz district, 3 km from the Old Town. Busy port in summer.

Dubrovnik Cruise Port – Gruz
Cheapest option Free Walk to main bus station
Fastest option 8 min Walk to main bus station
Simplest option Walk to main bus station Very simple
Ship shuttle 20,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Bus 1A or 1B from the Gruz stop to Pile
  • Bring local currency for the bus
  • Leave early to avoid the crowds

Warnings

  • Overcrowding in July and August
  • Very hot ramparts in summer
  • Large bus queues in high season

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 20,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Walk to main bus station

Free - 8 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Very close to the cruise terminal, useful for intercity buses and airport shuttles

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

26 option(s) shown for Dubrovnik

Walk to main bus station

Dubrovnik Main Bus Station / Gruž

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very close to the cruise terminal, useful for intercity buses and airport shuttles

Attention point

Limited interest if the objective is the old town

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; practical option for connecting to long-distance buses, the airport shuttle or lockers

Source : Port of Dubrovnik; Libertas Dubrovnik;

Walk to the Gruž market

Gruž Market / Marché de Gruž

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Short local outing, close to the port and without transport

Attention point

More limited tourist interest than the old town

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for a short stroll around the port, cafés and local market

Source : Port of Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik Tourist Board;

Libertas bus to Pile Gate

Pile Gate / old town entrance

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Approximately every 20 to 30 minutes depending on line and timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

A cheap and easy way to get to the Old Town from Gruž

Attention point

Very busy buses on busy days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; use the Libertas lines from Gruž to Pile, buy at the kiosk if possible to pay less.

Source : Libertas Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik Tourist Board;

Libertas bus to Lapad

Uvala Lapad / walk

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Libertas routes
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to the beaches, hotels and promenade of Lapad

Attention point

Less interesting if the objective is the old town

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good alternative to the old town during peak periods

Source : Libertas Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik Tourist Board;

Taxi to Lapad

Uvala Lapad / walk

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the beach and promenade

Attention point

Not necessary if bus available

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a pleasant alternative if the old town is very busy

Source : Port of Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik Tourist Board; services taxi locaux

Shuttle cruise to Pile Gate

Pile Gate / old town entrance

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simplest solution if proposed by the company

Attention point

No guarantee; rates, frequency and drop-off point vary according to vessel

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the on-board programme to see if a shuttle cruise has been organised to Pile Gate

Source : Compagnies de croisière; Port of Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik Tourist Board

Shuttle cruise to Ploče Gate

Ploče Gate / East entrance to the old town

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Convenient if the company drops off on the east side of the old town

Attention point

No guarantee; check the exact point of removal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for Banje Beach, cable car and east entrance to the ramparts

Source : Compagnies de croisière; Port of Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik Tourist Board

Taxi to Pile Gate

Pile Gate / old town entrance

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Quick and easy to get to the old town without waiting for the bus

Attention point

More expensive than the bus and traffic possible near Pile

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for the estimated price or check the meter before departure

Source : Port of Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik Tourist Board; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Ploče Gate

Ploče Gate / East entrance to the old town

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to Banje, cable car or east entrance to the old town

Attention point

More expensive than the bus and possible traffic in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good choice if you want to start on the east side of the old town

Source : Port of Dubrovnik; ; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Dubrovnik cable car

Dubrovnik Cable Car lower station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the panorama of Mount Srđ

Attention point

Cable car queues possible in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; buy tickets or check passenger numbers before leaving if there is a short stopover

Source : Dubrovnik Cable Car; Port of Dubrovnik;

Taxi to Dubrovnik airport

Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the airport shuttle

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; booking in advance recommended for connecting flights

Source : Dubrovnik Airport; Port of Dubrovnik; services taxi locaux

Libertas bus to Ploče Gate

Ploče Gate / East entrance to the old town

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Libertas routes
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to arrive on the east side of the old town, convenient for Banje and the cable car

Attention point

Less direct than Tails, depending on the line chosen

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the appropriate Libertas line to Ploče or Ilijina Glavica according to the timetable.

Source : Libertas Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik Tourist Board;

Libertas bus to Babin Kuk

Babin Kuk / Valamar zone

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Libertas routes
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Useful for hotels, beaches and the Babin Kuk promenade

Attention point

Less useful for a first visit to Dubrovnik

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check Libertas routes to Babin Kuk from Gruž

Source : Libertas Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik Tourist Board;

Bus / airport shuttle to Dubrovnik Airport

Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Frequency linked to flights or shuttle schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Low-cost option for getting to the airport after disembarkation

Attention point

Flight times; check departure from Gruž or the bus station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; use Platanus airport shuttle from Gruž/Main Bus Station if available

Source : Platanus Airport Shuttle; Dubrovnik Airport; Port of Dubrovnik

VTC to Pile Gate

Pile Gate / old town entrance

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability depending on cruise numbers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the terminal exit

Source : Uber; Bolt; Port of Dubrovnik

VTC to Ploče Gate

Ploče Gate / East entrance to the old town

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct with price displayed in advance

Attention point

Dynamic pricing possible on busy days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for starting at Banje, cable car or East entrance

Source : Uber; Bolt;

VTC to Dubrovnik airport

Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Price varies according to time and demand

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow margin depending on traffic and flight time

Source : Dubrovnik Airport; Uber; Bolt

Taxi to Cavtat

Cavtat

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Cavtat without connection

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price, any waiting time and return to ship before departure

Source : Port of Dubrovnik; ; services taxi locaux

VTC to Cavtat

Cavtat

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable for a short excursion at a fixed price

Attention point

Return to plan to avoid an availability problem

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book the return if stopover time is limited

Source : Uber; Bolt;

Walk to Lapad / Uvala Lapad

Uvala Lapad / walk

Walk Distant excursion
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the promenade and beaches of Lapad without transport

Attention point

Long walk and less direct than bus or taxi

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; preferable only if you want to walk and avoid the crowds in the old town.

Source : Dubrovnik Tourist Board;

Intercity bus to Cavtat

Cavtat

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency on suburban routes
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Public option to Cavtat and the south coast

Attention point

Less direct than a taxi; return times to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to the appropriate suburban stop or Pile/Main Bus Station depending on the line

Source : Libertas Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik Tourist Board;

Public shuttle/boat to Lokrum

Lokrum Island

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 27,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Seasonal, regular frequency from the old port depending on the weather
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the island of Lokrum, nature and swimming

Attention point

You first need to get to the old town or the old port; weather permitting.

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, bus/taxi to Pile then walk to Old Port and boat to Lokrum

Source : Lokrum Reserve; Dubrovnik Tourist Board;

Taxi to Ston

Ston

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 100,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct route to visit the ramparts of Ston and the saltworks

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with wait if short stopover

Source : ; services taxi locaux; Dubrovnik Tourist Board

Walk to Pile Gate / old town

Pile Gate / old town entrance

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Free and takes you directly to the entrance to the ramparts

Attention point

Long journey, ascent/descent and heat possible; bus or taxi preferable for many passengers

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; can be done without luggage but should be avoided if it's hot, your children are tired or you have a short stopover.

Source : Port of Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik Tourist Board;

Public shuttle/ferry to Lopud

Lopud Island

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Limited frequency depending on timetable Jadrolinija / local operator
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Access to the Elaphite Islands from Gruž without going into the old town

Attention point

Limited opening hours, return journey must be secure

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the day's ferry timetable from Gruž before departure

Source : Jadrolinija; Port of Dubrovnik;

Intercity bus to Ston

Ston

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency A few departures a day according to suburban/interurban timetables
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Enables you to reach the ramparts of Ston at a lower cost

Attention point

Infrequent timetables and return journey to be secured for a stopover

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the day's timetable before leaving the port

Source : Libertas Dubrovnik; Croatia Bus;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.