The bus service offers cheaper alternative for traveling from and to Dubrovnik and around Croatia.
Throughout Dubrovnik region, generally even the smallest villages have some sort of bus connection to Dubrovnik. There are express buses which cover longer distances and are very comfortable. In almost every larger town there is a bus station (Autobusna Stanica) where tickets are sold and timetables are clearly displayed. Usually the service is fast, efficient and there are many buses per day going to the most popular destinations. If you're travelling on a budget, we definitely recommend bus travel. During summer (June - October) we recommend you buy your bus tickets online and in advance.
If you plan to visit museums, the Dubrovnik City Walls and other landmarks consider purchasing the Dubrovnik Pass, and gain access to all of the top attractions in Dubrovnik and Cavtat. A bus ticket is included in the price of the Dubrovnik Card.
Check the bus timetables and buy your bus ticket in advance.
Intercity and International bus connections to/from Dubrovnik
Travelling from/to Dubrovnik by bus during daytime vs during nighttime
If you take the most popular bus routes that depart from Dubrovnik to Split, Zadar, Zagreb or Rijeka be prepared that the bus will stop in many towns on it's way, making sleeping difficult. This is especially true if you take one of the night buses. There are bus companies with lower number of total stops along the way, we can recommend the Samoborček bus company. Check if your bus route is included and buy your bus tickets online.
Recommended destinations outside Dubrovnik - suburban bus lines
There are many very popular and interesting destinations outside Dubrovnik that you should consider visiting. The regular suburban bus lines are a great way of traveling to those places. Some of the destinations we definitely would like to recommend are Cavtat, Mlini, Trsteno (beautiful botanical garden), Ston and Molunat. Check the timetables and go on your own exploration trip.
Dubrovnik suburban bus lines timetables
Intercity and International bus lines timetables
Where to buy bus tickets
You can buy intercity and international bus tickets online or at the Main Bus Station in Dubrovnik. The main bus terminal is located in Gruž Port, where both local and international buses arrive and depart. However, bus tickets for suburban and city lines can't be bought online. Don't worry, for the city bus you can pre-buy the tickets at any kiosk or pay inside the bus with cash or credit card. For the suburban lines you buy the tickets when entering the bus.
Dubrovnik Main Bus Terminal
Obala pape Ivana Pavla II 44a
tel: (+385) 60 305 070
Working hours
Every day: 06:30 - 22:00
Intermission: 09:00 - 09:30 and16:00 - 16:30
Baggage storage working hours
Every day: 06:30 - 22:00
First hour: 0,66 EUR, Each next hour: 0,66 EUR
Explore Dubrovnik Region - you wont regret it !
Exploring Dubrovnik Region is a great way to enrich your travel experience when visiting Dubrovnik and Croatia. Regular public transportation will take you to most places worth seeing. Sometimes it is wise to buy tickets in advance, depending on where you wish to go. Ask your host, tourist information offices or at the Main Bus Terminal in Gruž for more information. If you prefer independence from timetables and schedules, consider renting a car to explore the Dubrovnik Riviera at your own pace.
Be sure to also check suburban timetables for bus lines that connect Dubrovnik with towns, townships and villages along Dubrovnik Riviera.
How cheap is bus travel ?
The good thing is that there are many different bus companies competing for the most popular routes, Dubrovnik - Zagreb, Dubrovnik - Split, Dubrovnik - Rijeka, Split - Zagreb, Dubrovnik - Zadar etc., which keeps the prices normal. If your hours are flexible check the prices at different times of the day. Larger baggage is placed under the bus and there is a small charge per bag (1-2 Euro per bag).
Dubrovnik public transport
Dubrovnik City Bus Timetable, all local bus connections in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's orange city buses are efficient and clean. They connect all parts of Dubrovnik, including Dubrovnik Riviera (Cavtat in the south and Pelješac peninsula in the north). Tickets for journeys within the city cost €1.99 inside bus, or at kiosks for €1.73. Upon boarding local buses tickets are cancelled in the ticket-stamping machines. From April 2024 you can also pay by credit card inside the bus. Out-of-town routes (Cavtat, Mlini, Trsteno etc.) cost a little bit more (journey to Cavtat with bus Nr. 10 for example costs 4€ one way) and tickets for journeys within Dubrovnik Riviera are bought on the bus directly from the driver.
www.libertasdubrovnik.hr (available in English)