Where is Dubrovnik's ferry port?

The main ferry terminal is at Gruž, about 3 km west of the Old Town. It is reached by bus (lines 1A, 1B, 3) from Pile Gate, or by taxi and Uber. The Old Town's port handles only small excursion boats.

Which islands can I reach by ferry from Dubrovnik?

From Gruž you can reach the Elaphiti Islands (Lopud, Šipan, Koločep), Mljet, Korčula, Hvar and further north along the coast. Most routes are served by catamarans; car ferries to islands like Mljet use the Pelješac peninsula as a staging point.

Are there car ferries from Dubrovnik?

The catamarans from Gruž are passenger-only. Cars for Mljet use the Jadrolinija car ferry from Prapratno on the Pelješac peninsula; for the Elaphiti Islands, there is a local car ferry from Dubrovnik to Šipan.

Dubrovnik Ferry Port

Dubrovnik's ferry port at Gruž is the southern hub of the Dalmatian coast, with catamarans to Mljet, Korčula, the Elaphiti Islands and further along the coast.

The port at Gruž

Dubrovnik's working ferry terminal is at Gruž harbour, in the bay west of the walled city. This is where all scheduled catamarans and larger ferries dock — not the picturesque Old Town port, which handles only small excursion craft. The Gruž terminal has a ticket hall, waiting area and café; city buses connect it to the Old Town in about 20 minutes.

Islands from Dubrovnik

The closest islands are the Elaphiti — Lopud, Šipan and Koločep — reached in 30–60 minutes by Jadrolinija catamaran; ideal for a day trip or short stay. Further afield, fast catamarans run to Mljet (Croatia's greenest island, roughly 1–1.5 hours) and to Korčula (about 2 hours), which connects onward to Hvar and Split.

Seasonal services

Most catamaran routes from Dubrovnik operate on a summer schedule (roughly May–October), with frequency highest in July and August. Winter services to some islands are reduced to a few sailings a week or suspended entirely; plan accordingly if travelling in the shoulder season.

Getting to and from the port

City bus lines 1A, 1B and 3 connect Gruž with Pile Gate (near the Old Town). Taxis are available at the terminal. If you are arriving on a cruise ship at the Lapad Pier next door, it is a 5-minute walk to the ferry terminal.

Ports & terminals

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dubrovnik's ferry port?: The main ferry terminal is at Gruž, about 3 km west of the Old Town. It is reached by bus (lines 1A, 1B, 3) from Pile Gate, or by taxi and Uber. The Old Town's port handles only small excursion boats.
Which islands can I reach by ferry from Dubrovnik?: From Gruž you can reach the Elaphiti Islands (Lopud, Šipan, Koločep), Mljet, Korčula, Hvar and further north along the coast. Most routes are served by catamarans; car ferries to islands like Mljet use the Pelješac peninsula as a staging point.
Are there car ferries from Dubrovnik?: The catamarans from Gruž are passenger-only. Cars for Mljet use the Jadrolinija car ferry from Prapratno on the Pelješac peninsula; for the Elaphiti Islands, there is a local car ferry from Dubrovnik to Šipan.