Getting around Dubrovnik, with numbers

Honest comparisons of the ways to get from the airport, to Split and across the borders. Written by the people who drive these roads every day.

Dubrovnik Airport to the Old Town: taxi, Uber, bus or private transferThe 22 km from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to the Old Town take about 30 minutes. Here is what each option costs in 2026, how long it takes and what to expect in July and August.Dubrovnik to Split: bus, catamaran, rental car or private transfer230 km along the coast. Compare the bus (4 to 5 hours, from 20 euros), the summer catamaran (4 to 5 hours, from 45 euros), a one-way rental and a private transfer (3 hours door to door, 340 euros per vehicle).Which day trips from Dubrovnik need a passport?Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina are outside the EU and Schengen, so Kotor, Mostar and Medjugorje need a passport; Split, Ston, Korčula, Mljet and Plitvice do not. What to carry, how long borders take and what the Schengen 90-day rule means for you.