Dubrovnik Ferries
Above photo: Dubrovnik Ferry Port
Dubrovnik ferry port is located in Gruž, about 3 km west of the Old Town. From there, there are a number of ferry connections to nearby islands and towns as well as an international connection to Italy. Most of the ferries from Dubrovnik sail just once a day so make sure you check timetables before planning your arrival or departure.
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Map of ferries to Dubrovnik
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Dubrovnik ferry routes
There are several local as well as some international ferry routes in service to & from Dubrovnik. Here is an overview:
Italy to Dubrovnik Ferries
There is only one direct ferry connecting Italy and Dubrovnik which is Bari (Italy) to Dubrovnik ferry route which, at the present, sails from April to November only – see the latest timetables
This ferry can be a good travel option if you intend to visit Dubrovnik from the very south of Italy. Also, if you intend to drive to Italy and would like to get by car to Dubrovnik this is also a good option. As an alternative, you can choose Ancona to Split ferry which also takes cars and sails all year round. The length of the journeys is similar (overnight, 10-12 hrs) and both ferries are bookable in advance, online.
There are no ferry connections between Greece or northern Italy (Venice) to Dubrovnik. These routes are (at the present) discontinued so if you plan to travel further from Dubrovnik / Croatia to Greece or Albania, you can get those ferries from Bari ferry port.
Local (Domestic) ferry routes
If you are traveling from Split, Brac, or Hvar, you can get to Dubrovnik by ferry between April and October only. From November to March, there are no ferry connections to Dubrovnik from these places.
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Domestic ferry routes all year round sail to/from Dubrovnik to Lastovo, Korcula, Sipan, Lopud, Kolocep, and Mljet island only.
Ferries to islands
- Ferries to/from Split – daily ferry (April to October) that connect Split with Dubrovnik. See all details about getting from Split to Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik to Split
- Ferries to/from Brač to Dubrovnik (Bol, Milna) – daily ferry (April to October) that connect Brač Island with Dubrovnik.
- Ferries to/from Hvar – daily ferry (April to October) sailing between Hvar with Dubrovnik. Due to its popularity, this ferry is often oversubscribed. See all details about getting from Dubrovnik to Hvar and Hvar to Dubrovnik
- Ferries to/ from Korcula
- Ferries to/from Mljet
- Ferries to Sipan, Lopud, and Kolocep
- If you need help with ferries, ask questions on the ferry forum here
It is important that you check and indeed double-check local (domestic) ferry timetables really carefully as they are not all sailing every day nor in all seasons. The latest ferry timetables are at the Croatia ferries site here
Dubrovnik’s micro ferry routes
- Ferry to Lokrum – several times daily ferry boat shuttle to nearby Lokrum island is a popular visitors destination.
- Ferry to Trsteno (Arboretum) and Lokrum – boat round trip from Dubrovnik to both botanical gardens
- Vaporetto – Dubrovnik’s local boat shuttles that ferries people around the town’s beaches (operates in high season only)
Getting to Dubrovnik by ferry can be a really lovely experience if you are lucky enough to get the ferry on the day you need it. If you intend to travel in high season it is very likely you will be able to get a ferry to your desired destination. However, don’t be disappointed if you can’t get a ferry when you need it as there are plenty of bus routes to and from Dubrovnik that are also a great way to travel around.
Popular routes: Split to Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik to Split, Hvar to Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik to Hvar
Video
I took this video clip in Dubrovnik’s ferry port when the local ferry ‘Postira’ started sailing towards Sipan, Lopud, and Kolocep (Elafiti) islands.
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