How much is bus from Dubrovnik Airport to Old Town?

From Dubrovnik Airport by shuttle bus 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.



As of 2026, the primary way to reach Dubrovnik's Old Town from the airport (DBV) via bus is the Platanus Airport Shuttle. A one-way ticket typically costs €10, while a return ticket is priced at €14. The journey takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes, dropping passengers near the Pile Gate or the Ploče Gate (depending on the specific service). Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver upon boarding or at the dedicated ticket counter in the arrivals hall. For a significantly cheaper but less convenient option, the local Libertas public buses (Lines 11, 27, or 38) also serve the airport route, costing around €2.39 per journey; however, these run less frequently and are not designed for travelers with large suitcases. Taxis and private transfers remain available for those seeking a direct door-to-door service, with rates usually starting at €35 to €45.

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Tourist Information Offices of the Dubrovnik Tourist Board, Libertas kiosks, hotel receptions, etc. Bus tickets can be purchased from newspaper vendors or on the bus. It is recommended to have exact change when buying a ticket from the bus driver.

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The prices are starting from 9 Kuna (1.2 Euro / 1.4 US$) per kilometer while some popular rides have flat rates – for example: Pile Gate, Dubrovnik Old Town to Dubrovnik Airport by UBER => 180 Kuna (27 US$ / 24 Euro) – have a look at the above photo quoting this fare!

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Tickets are bought at the Platanus travel agency counter (placed next to the baggage claim area), the Main bus station and the Cable car stop (Shuttle bus office). A one-way ticket is 10 Eur, while a return ticket is 14 Eur.

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You can directly call popular companies such as Taxi Radulovic (098 725 769), Mateo Taxi Dubrovnik (099 212 6440) or Auto Taxi Stand (020 411 411). Unless the ride is pre-paid, payment of the fare by credit card is usually not possible, so be sure to carry some cash.

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One of the most convenient ways to travel between the airport and Dubrovnik's city center is through its airport shuttle. Departures from the airport into Dubrovnik are scheduled around flight arrival times and take you directly to the Dubrovnik central bus station in 30 to 40 minutes.

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Customers can buy tickets in diffrent ways:
  1. Online, with credit or debit card and the printer at hand. ...
  2. At bus terminals, agencies, sales offices etc.
  3. At 1200 kiosks of Tisak in Croatia (just for domestic lines).
  4. Personally, on board, right before the journey.


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Tickets at the bus stations can be bought with cash or debit/credit card, online with debit/credit card and if you are buying your ticket last minute on-board, at the driver, make sure you bring enough cash since it's the only payment option in the bus.

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The price of one ticket is €1.73 and those bought on the bus cost €1.99. The tickets are valid for 1 hour and must be validated in the machines upon boarding the bus. If you are going to use buses all-day long, a 24-hour bus pass might be a good idea. It costs €5.31 and can be purchased from Libertas stalls.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Visit to the Walls of Dubrovnik Finally, we offer you some tips for getting the most from your own walk of Dubrovnik's ancient walls. The walk is going to take you around 1.5 to 2 hours. Allow yourself plenty of time so that you can enjoy the views at your own pace.

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Yes, the old town of Dubrovnik is surrounded by a medieval wall and several forts, and these days, you can climb up on to them and walk the perimeter of the old town.

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Generally with city breaks we take minimal cash and use card for all transactions. Our last 4 breaks we have only had to use cash once in a tiny local town in Portugal. We have a travel guide we have on Dubrovnik that says cash is preferred but that book is possibly from before covid.

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If you are a solo traveler or a couple on a budget, a bus is perhaps your cheapest option to travel around Croatia. For larger groups and families, it can get as expensive as renting a car. You don't feel comfortable driving on Croatian roads.

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Beside taking the shuttle bus you can also take a taxi at the airport, the taxi station is just outside of the Arrivals Terminal. Taxis depart from a rank and travel to multiple local destinations in Cavtat and Dubrovnik or longer distances. You are advised to agree the price with driver before departing.

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