Dubrovnik quick facts: airports, hubs and maps

Plan your days with these essential details for Dubrovnik Croatia. Knowing where you land, how you move and which areas cluster key sights makes every Dubrovnik experience smoother, from Dubrovnik Old Town tickets to boat departures.

• State/Region/Country: Dubrovnik is in southern Dalmatia, on Croatia’s Adriatic coast, near the borders with Bosnia and Montenegro.

• Airports: Dubrovnik Airport DBV at Cilipi, about 20 kilometers southeast of the city, is the main gateway for international and seasonal flights.

• Main stations/hubs: The Port of Gruz handles ferries and many day-trip boats. The Dubrovnik main bus station sits beside the port and anchors regional buses.

• Public transport: Libertas Dubrovnik operates orange-and-white city buses on numbered lines linking Gruz, Lapad and Dubrovnik Old Town’s Pile Gate.

• Paying fares: Bus tickets are bought from kiosks or drivers and validated on board, with cheaper single tickets when bought before boarding.

• Coordinates: Dubrovnik sits at approximately 42.6507° N latitude and 18.0944° E longitude on the Adriatic Sea.

• Popular neighbourhoods: Dubrovnik Old Town, Pile, Ploce, Lapad, Gruz and the quieter residential zones on the slopes above the coast.

• Additional context: Pebble and rocky beaches fringe Lapad and the Ploce side of the Old Town, while steep hills behind the coast offer panoramic viewpoints.

City buses and airport shuttles adjust frequency between the busy summer season and quieter months, so always check the latest Libertas Dubrovnik timetable and Dubrovnik Airport DBV shuttle times shortly before you travel.

Top things to do in Dubrovnik

Blend landmark walks, coastal views and boat-based adventures. Start with classic Dubrovnik attractions inside the walls, then add Dubrovnik kayak tours, island escapes and cross-border excursions for variety.

• Walk Dubrovnik City Walls with timed tickets for sweeping views of terracotta rooftops, Lokrum Island and the open Adriatic in every direction.

• Explore Dubrovnik Old Town by wandering limestone streets, historic gates and harbors that double as famous Game of Thrones filming locations.

• Join a Dubrovnik sunset kayak tour that circles the City Walls of Dubrovnik, glides to Lokrum Island and includes snorkeling at Betina Cave Beach.

• Take a Game of Thrones boat tour Dubrovnik to see Tyrion’s retreat and other coastal filming spots from the water around Old Town and Lokrum.

• Book Lokrum Island tours or simple boat transfers to swim, walk shaded paths and enjoy views back to Dubrovnik’s fortifications.

• Swim and snorkel off Betina Cave Beach, a hidden sea-access spot beneath the cliffs below the walls that you reach by kayak or small boat.

• Join a Mostar day tour from Dubrovnik to experience Bosnia’s Old Bazaar, mosques, churches and Ottoman-era bridges and streets.

• Visit Kravica Waterfalls, Mostar and Pocitelj on a guided day tour that pairs natural pools with medieval and Ottoman historic towns.

• Take a full-day Montenegro tour from Dubrovnik to Kotor and Perast, enjoying boat rides, coastal villages and dramatic bay views.

• Stroll evening promenades in Lapad or Gruz to find relaxed bars, family-run restaurants and quieter sea views beyond the Old Town crowds.

Tickets and passes in Dubrovnik

Booking Dubrovnik tickets before arrival secures entry slots, avoids sold out tours in peak season and lets you compare Dubrovnik experiences clearly.

• Dubrovnik Old Town and city walls tickets are often sold as combined entry, so check if your Dubrovnik city walls tickets also cover selected Old Town museums.

• Dubrovnik kayak tours and Lokrum Island kayak tickets usually include equipment, guides and snorkeling stops, with sunset departures especially popular.

• Game of Thrones boat tour Dubrovnik tickets highlight filming locations along the walls and coasts, often with small-group commentary for fans.

• Day trips from Dubrovnik to Mostar, Kravica Waterfalls and Montenegro are typically full-day guided tours with transport, border assistance and free cancellation.

• Flexible Dubrovnik passes can bundle selected attractions or tours, which is useful if you plan several paid experiences over a short stay.

If you want multiple Dubrovnik attractions, such as Dubrovnik city walls tickets, a Dubrovnik sunset kayak tour and a cross-border day trip, look for bundled products on tickadoo that combine activities and keep overall costs predictable.

Getting around Dubrovnik by bus, boat and on foot

Dubrovnik is compact inside the walls, yet its hills and coastal spread mean you will mix walking with Libertas buses, boats and organized tours.

• Libertas Dubrovnik bus lines link Dubrovnik Old Town’s Pile Gate with Lapad, Gruz and residential areas, using numbered routes that run until late evening in summer.

• Tickets on Libertas buses are time-based, so one ticket covers a short window of travel and is cheaper from kiosks than from drivers.

• Dubrovnik Airport DBV to the city is served by dedicated shuttle buses that stop at Pile Gate and the main bus station beside the Port of Gruz.

• Ferries and excursion boats leave from the Old Town harbor and Port of Gruz, reaching Lokrum Island and regional islands on set timetables.

• Organized tours to Bosnia and Montenegro include return transport from central Dubrovnik meeting points, which removes border-crossing and parking hassles.

• Taxis and rideshares fill gaps at night or with luggage, particularly between Lapad, Gruz and the Old Town, where streets are pedestrian-only.

• Walking in Dubrovnik involves many steps and steep lanes, so allow extra time between the harbor, higher viewpoints and your accommodation.

Most visitors find they can explore Dubrovnik primarily on foot within the walls and along the coast, using buses and boats only to reach beaches, ports and regional departure points for tours booked through tickadoo.