Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) is about 22 km from the Old Town – here's how the official shuttle, taxis, Uber/Bolt and pre-booked transfers compare.
The airport sits about 22.5 km south-east of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, normally a 30–35 minute drive that can stretch to around an hour during peak summer congestion. The official Platanus shuttle is flight-linked (not a fixed timetable) – it departs about 30 minutes after every landing, 24/7, reaching Ploče Gate (the Old Town entrance) in around 30 minutes and Gruž bus station (the final stop) in about 35, for €10 one-way / €15 return (the return is valid for 15 days; children under 6 ride free). Uber and Bolt both operate in Dubrovnik, including airport pick-ups, alongside the taxi rank and pre-booked transfers.
Transfer options at a glance
Dubrovnik Airport to Old Town
| Option | Price (one-way) | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platanus shuttle bus (official) | €10 (€15 return) | ~30 min to Ploče Gate, timed to every flight | Budget travellers, no pre-booking needed |
| Shared transfer (booked online) | from €15 per person | ~30 min | Solo/couples on a budget |
| Private transfer (booked online) | from €28 per person, or €50 per group of up to 8 | 35–60 min direct | Families and groups |
| Uber / Bolt | ~€34–38 (Bolt’s own estimate) | 30–35 min | On-demand, price shown in the app |
| Taxi | price list posted at Terminal B | 30–35 min | Landing late / no pre-booking |
Distance and drive time from Dubrovnik Airport (dbv.hr); Platanus shuttle fares and stops from platanus.hr; the airport does not publish taxi fares online; Bolt estimate from Bolt’s Dubrovnik Airport page; private transfer prices from live GetYourGuide listings, checked 2026-09-25.
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Totals use listed ‘from' prices per option (per person or per vehicle); items marked approx are typical market rates, not fixed fares. Final prices vary by date and operator.
About 22.5 km, normally a 30–35 minute drive (up to an hour in peak summer traffic).
Yes – Platanus runs a flight-linked shuttle (departing ~30 minutes after each landing, 24/7) to Ploče Gate and on to Gruž bus station for €10 one-way (€15 return).
Yes – Uber and Bolt both operate in Dubrovnik, including pick-ups at the airport (the app shows the meeting point). Bolt estimates roughly €34–38 to the Old Town area.
The airport doesn't publish taxi fares online – the official price list is displayed at the entrance to Terminal B. Check the fare (or that the meter is running) before you set off; for a fixed price, pre-book a transfer or compare with Uber and Bolt.
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Page last fact-checked 25 September 2026.
