In this short video, I am showing you around the bus station in Dubrovnik. The Bus Terminal is the main hub for international and domestic bus connections to and from Dubrovnik.
Location and facilities
The bus station is located in the Gruž district, 3.5 km northeast of the Old Town and the Dubrovnik city walls. The official address is Obala Ivana Pavla II 44A, 20000 Dubrovnik.
Funny Note: In 2019, I iterated four or five times with Google Maps, as the map marker was placed more than a km from the actual bus station. So, I kept suggesting a change to it on Google Maps, and somebody tried to revert my suggestion, but finally, they accepted my changes. So, I have prevented up to 10 million people from going to the wrong location (See Photo)! 😉
From the Old Town, you can easily get to the intercity bus terminal by taking city bus lines No. 1a,1b,3,3a, or 8. Other options are, of course, rideshares, Wizi, Bold, and Uber, which are available in Dubrovnik.
Facilities
Since the Intercity bus station is quite small, there aren’t many facilities. You’ll find a coffee bar, ticket office, fast food options, a waiting room, luggage storage, toilets (cash payment), BoxNow, and vending machines.
Nearby, there are several coffee bars, a Studenac supermarket, a large Konzum supermarket, a kiosk, and a pizzeria.
Bus companies
Many different bus companies operate from the Dubrovnik bus station. I’ve listed most of them, along with links to their websites, where you can check timetables and, in most cases, purchase tickets.
| Bus Company Name | Website |
| Libertas (Regional Bus Operator) | Visit |
| Centrotrans Sarajevo | Visit |
| Croatia Bus | Visit |
| Samoborček | Visit |
| Čazmatrans | Visit |
| Arriva / Autotrans | Visit |
| Promet Makarska | Visit |
| Božur D.o.o | Visit |
| Croatia Bus / Flixbus | Visit |
| Čazmatrans / Flixbus | Visit |
| Nomago | Visit |
| Hafet Tours | Visit |
| Platanus (Airport shuttle) | Visit |
The bus station website lists departures from all companies in one place and also offers online ticket purchases. Keep in mind that timetables are available up to two months in advance.
Popular destination from Dubrovnik
Domestic
The most popular domestic intercity connections from Dubrovnik are Split, Zagreb, Korcula, and Makarska, as well as the coastal towns and villages between Dubrovnik and Split. The bus to the Dubrovnik Airport is also very popular; note there is an airport shuttle as well as city buses running to the Airport.
International
From Dubrovnik, there are bus connections to international destinations like Budva, Kotor, Mostar, and Sarajevo. Also during the peak season, you have buses from Vienna, Germany and Italy.
Nearby Dubrovnik Bus Terminal
The Dubrovnik Cruise port is located next door. The ferry port in Dubrovnik is about 700 metres away; from here, you can take fast ferries to popular destinations like Mljet, Korcula Town, Hvar, and Split.
Where is the main bus station in Dubrovnik located?
It is in Gruž harbor, at Obala pape Ivana Pavla II 44A, next to the ferry port, about 3 km from the Old Town.
How do I get from Dubrovnik Airport to the bus station?
Take the airport shuttle bus (Platanus), which stops directly at the main bus station; one-way ticket €10,23.
Is there luggage storage at Dubrovnik bus station?
Yes, left luggage service is available inside the station, charged per hour per piece.
How can I buy bus tickets at the station?
Purchase at the ticket counters or online in advance; recommended in summer for popular routes.
What facilities are available at the bus station?
Coffee bar, ticket office, fast food options, a waiting room, luggage storage, toilets (cash payment), BoxNow, and vending machines.
Does the airport shuttle depart from the bus station?
Yes, shuttles to Dubrovnik Airport start from the main bus station in Gruž.
How far is the bus station from the ferry port?
It is right next to the Gruž ferry port, just a short walk.
Is there parking at Dubrovnik bus station?
Limited parking nearby; better to use public transport or taxi due to busy area.
When is the bus station open?
Open from early morning until quite late at night, aligning with bus arrivals and departures.
