Transport in Dubrovnik
Important in a sprawling city
Dubrovnik is a spread-out city, and beaches and hotel zones are frequently several kilometres away from the sights of the Old Town.
Airport
Dubrovnik airport is at Ćilipi, 21km southeast of the city. A bus service run by Platanus meets incoming flights, dropping off at Pile Gate at the entrance to the Old Town before preceding to the main bus station.
Bus
Dubrovnik bus station is at Kantafig 5km west of the Old Town. Buses #1A and #1B run from here to Pile Gate.
Ferry
Dubrovnik ferry port is in the suburb of Gruž, 4km west of the Old Town. Buses #1A and #1B run from here to Pile Gate.
Local transport
The municipal buses run by local company Libertas connect all points at regular intervals.
Single tickets cost €1.70 if bought from kiosks (€1.99 from the driver) and allow for 1 hour of unlimited travel. A 24-hour ticket is a bargain at €5.31.