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Arrival & Getting Around

News: There is a fast ferry line Lastovo-Korčula-Dubrovnik which departs from Lastovo at 6 am, docks in Korčula at 7.15 am and arrives in Dubrovnik at 9.35 a.m. The ferry schedule is subject to change.

arrivinG BY BOat

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There are two harbours in Dubrovnik: the centuries-old harbour snug against the walls of the Old Town, and the commercial port at Gruž. The Jadrolinija ferry office and quay are at Gruž, a ten minute bus ride from the Old Town. The port looks onto the Lapad peninsula, where many of Dubrovnik’s hotels are located. Getting to town: hop onto an orange bus numbered 1A, 1B, 1C or 3. A ticket for a single trip costs 12 kn if you buy it from a news kiosk, 15 kn if you buy it from the driver. Tickets must be validated using the machine next to the driver immediately upon boarding. jADROLinijA Jadrolinija ferries operate to Elafiti islands, Mljet island, between Mljet and Pelješac, and to the Italian port of Bari. During summer, May 31 - September 30 there is also a daily catamaran line connecting Dubrovnik to Split via Korčula and Hvar islands. Tickets for local catamarans and international ferries can be purchased online. For local catamarans it is possible to book one month in advance (maximum) and no later than 24 hours prior to travelling.QI-2, Obala S. Radića 40, tel. (+385-20) 41 80 00/(+385-20) 41 83 80, www.jadrolinija.hr. Opening hours according to sailing schedule. kAPETAn LukA, kRiLO Krilo catamaran is running to Dubrovnik from Split and back, via Milna, Hvar, Korčula and Mljet. Tickets can be bought at Corner Travel (Open 09:00 - 20:00. Sun 09:00 - 16:30.) and Elite Travel (Open 08:00 - 16:00.) agencies in port at Gruž.QI-2, Port Gruž, www.krilo.hr. 90 - 210kn one way, depending on your final destination.

arrivinG BY BuS

The coach station is a short walk from the ferry terminal at Gruž with all its amenities. There are frequent services to almost all Croatian destinations, while international lines mostly head for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a handful of buses for cities in Italy and Montenegro. Coach travel is the quickest and cheapest choice for those on a budget, but if you’re heading for Zagreb, check prices with Croatia Airlines first. You may save yourself some money and a 10 hour journey! Ticket office: open 07:00 - 22:00, tel. 060 30 50 70 for information. Changing money: head east for Gruž harbour, where there are ATMs and exchange offices. Toilets: inside the terminal, costing 5kn. Left luggage: the cloakroom (garderoba) works 07:00 - 22:00, 5kn for the first hour. Public phones are on the platform. Getting to town: buses to town stop right outside the station; take line 1A, 1B, or 3. Tickets cost 15kn from the driver or 12kn if you buy them in a kiosk or in a ticket office. Taxis wait by the platform.

COACH STATiOn (AuTObuSni kOLODvOR) QH-1, Obala pape Ivana Pavla II 44A, tel. (+385-) 060 30 50 70, www.kolodvor.hr. Open 07:00-22:00.

arrivinG BY car

For the time being, there is a motorway to Ploče (exit Karamatići), 100 km away from Dubrovnik. After the exit just follow signs for Dubrovnik. Just south of Metković you pass through a corridor belonging to Bosnia and Herzegovina, so keep your passport or ID card handy. Check “Visa” under City Basics. dubrovnik.inyourpocket.com

The airport is located 20km southeast of Dubrovnik. There is a restaurant and café, plus information, exchange offices, and ATMs. A post office and car hire facilities are all to be found in the arrivals hall. Getting to town: scheduled flights are met by an shuttle bus which trundles into town (55 kn one-way), dropping off at Pile Gate (main entrance to the Old Town) before proceeding to the ferry port and the bus station. Municipal buses no. 11 and 27 also connect the airport to the town centre (28kn one way), but only run a few times a day. A taxi ride into town will cost 200 – 250kn. DubROvnik AiRPORT (zRAčnA LukA DubROvnik) QČilipi, Konavle, tel. (+385-20) 77 31 00/(+385-20) 77 33 33, www.airport-dubrovnik.hr.

public transport

The orange city buses are run by Libertas (hooray, freedom!). You’ll be amazed how efficient and clean they are. They connect the coach station and Gruž harbour with the Old Town and hotels on Lapad, and take you to Cavtat in the south of the county, and Pelješac in the north. See the company’s website or any number of placards or fliers in the city for a route map. Tickets for journeys within the city cost 12kn from news kiosks (15kn from the driver) and must be validated in the ticket-stamping machines immediately upon boarding. 30kn daily ticket is available only at Libertas sales points and is valid 24 hours after activation. Out-oftown routes cost a little bit more (the journey to Cavtat for example costs 25kn each way) and tickets are bought from the driver. www.libertasdubrovnik.hr LibERTAS QI-2, Vukovarska 42, tel. (+385-) 0800 1910, www. libertasdubrovnik.hr.

taxi

There are multiple taxi companies in Dubrovnik, so there should be no shortage of transport to get you from A to B. Rates appear to be uniform throughout the city, with prices starting at 29kn, and each kilometre costing you 9kn.

traveL aGencieS

GuLLivER TRAvEL Excursions, unique Croatia cruises, tours, transfers... www. croatia-excursions.hrQI-2, Obala Stjepana Radića 25, tel. (+385-20) 41 08 88, www.gulliver.hr. Open 08:00-16:00; closed Sun, Sat. A vivADO Boat excursions, accommodation, B&B, airport transfer, tourist information...QŠetalište Marka Marojice 16, Mlini, tel. (+385-)098 166 31 61, www.vivado.hr. Open 09:00 - 16:00. N

tOuriSt infOrMatiOn centreS

The Tourist Information Centres enlisted below are the official tourist centres of the City of Dubrovnik. All the information and materials made available are free and you are more than welcome to visit them.

GRuž QH-1, Obala pape Ivana Pavla II 1, tel. (+385-20) 41 79 83, www.tzdubrovnik.hr. Open 08:00 - 20:00.

LAPAD QG-2, Masarykov put 2, Dvori Lapad, tel. (+385-20) 43 74 60, www.tzdubrovnik.hr. Open 08:00 - 12:00, 17:00 - 20:00, closed Sun.

LOPuD QObala I. Kuljevana 12, tel. (+385-20) 32 23 22, www.tzdubrovnik.hr. Open 09:00 - 13:00, 17:00 - 19:00, closed Fri. From July Open 08:00 - 20:00, Tue, Thu 08:00 - 13:00, 18:00 - 20:00.

PiLE QC-2, Brsalje 5, tel. (+385-20) 31 20 11, www. tzdubrovnik.hr. Open 08:00 - 20:00.

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