Use the official Libertas suburban bus PDFs to plan trips around the Dubrovnik region. Each PDF includes the timetable plus a route map/schematic, so you can quickly match your destination to the correct line number and check the latest departures.

Even though the Dubrovnik region offers many great places to visit, suburban buses can be harder to plan for day trips, especially on routes heading north where departures can be less frequent and the last return bus matters. The fastest way to find the right schedule is to choose the correct timetable group: Suburban - East (Župa dubrovačka and Konavle, toward Cavtat) or Suburban - West (Dubrovačko primorje, toward places like Slano and Ston).

The easiest suburban trip for most visitors is the connection between Dubrovnik and Cavtat, including popular seaside stops like Srebreno, Mlini and Plat. This is Bus 10: Dubrovnik - Cavtat timetableline 10 Dubrovnik - Cavtat, and the official fare example for Cavtat is 4,00 EUR.

Where to board in Dubrovnik

Most suburban routes start at the main bus station in Gruž. Some buses also pick up at city stops closer to the Old Town (check your specific line on the official PDF), but if you want the safest option to catch the correct bus, start at Gruž and confirm your line number and stop list before departure. For getting around Dubrovnik itself (including rides to the main bus station in Gruž), see the Dubrovnik City Bus Map and Timetables.

Quick fare snapshot (official examples)

Common one-way price examples from the official Libertas price list (final fare depends on destination/zone):

  • Dubrovnik (city) - ticket bought on the bus (single ride): 2,50 EUR
  • Župa dubrovačka - one-way bus ticket: 2,90 EUR
  • Konavle (Cavtat) - one-way bus ticket to Cavtat (line 10 direction): 4,00 EUR
  • Dubrovačko primorje (Slano) - one-way bus ticket to Slano: 3,70 EUR
  • Dubrovačko primorje (Ston) - one-way bus ticket to Ston: 6,40 EUR
Dubrovnik Suburban bus nr 10 in Cavtat
Dubrovnik Suburban bus nr 10 in Cavtat

Official Dubrovnik suburban bus maps (Libertas): East and West

Libertas suburban buses are split into two map/timetable groups. Choose East if you’re heading toward Župa dubrovačka and Konavle (Cavtat direction, including Srebreno, Mlini and Plat). Choose West if you’re heading toward Dubrovačko primorje (Slano, Ston and nearby villages). Each official timetable download includes the latest departures, and the map helps you match destinations to line numbers.

Suburban bus map + timetable: East (Cavtat direction)

Most searched route: line 10 Dubrovnik - Cavtat (plus lines toward Župa dubrovačka and Konavle villages).

Download official timetable (East PDF)

Open official East page (lines + downloads)

Dubrovnik suburban bus map East (Župa dubrovačka and Konavle) - official Libertas lines map
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Suburban bus map + timetable: West (Slano/Ston direction)

Popular routes include line 12 Dubrovnik - Slano and line 15 Dubrovnik - Ston (check operating days and last return bus).

Download official timetable (West PDF)

Open official West page (lines + downloads)

Map of suburban bus lines going north and west of Dubrovnik
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Which suburban timetable do you need: East or West?

Libertas splits Dubrovnik suburban buses into two timetable groups. Use Suburban - East for the Cavtat direction (Župa dubrovačka and Konavle). Use Suburban - West for routes toward Dubrovačko primorje and the north/west direction (Slano, Ston and beyond).

  • Choose East if you are going to: Cavtat (line 10), Molunat (line 11), Plat (line 16), Srebreno (line 16A), Gruda (line 38) and other Župa/Konavle-area villages.
  • Choose West if you are going to: Slano (line 12), Ston (line 15), Orebić (line 21), Imotica (line 22), Majkovi (line 26), Osojnik (line 28), Brsečine (line 35).

Suburban - East (Župa dubrovačka and Konavle)

  • 10 Dubrovnik - Cavtat
  • 16 Dubrovnik - Plat
  • 16A Dubrovnik - Srebreno
  • 11 Dubrovnik - Molunat
  • 38 Dubrovnik - Gruda

Open official East timetable (lines + downloads)

Suburban - West (Dubrovačko primorje and north/west)

  • 12 Dubrovnik - Slano
  • 15 Dubrovnik - Ston
  • 21 Dubrovnik - Orebić
  • 22 Dubrovnik - Imotica
  • 35 Dubrovnik - Brsečine

Open official West timetable (lines + downloads)

Quick route finder: most popular suburban bus trips from Dubrovnik

Use this table to pick the right line fast, then open the official East or West PDF to confirm today’s departures and the stop list (especially important for weekend/holiday operation and the last return bus).

Destination Timetable group Line number(s) Best place to board in Dubrovnik What to check (before you go)
Most popular routes for visitors
Cavtat East 10 Gruž main bus station Line 10 is marked as not running on Sundays and holidays on the official line page; always confirm the latest PDF for your travel day. Official line page
Mlini (Župa dubrovačka) East 16 / 16A Gruž main bus station Use the East PDF to confirm the exact stop list for Mlini (routes in the Srebreno/Župa area can have variants). Official East timetable hub
Brsečine (beach direction) West 35 Gruž main bus station Line 35 is listed as operating regularly; check whether it runs via Slano on your departure and confirm your stop (Zaton/Orašac notes are shown on the official page). Official line page
Ston West 15 Gruž main bus station Line 15 shows a not running on Sundays and holidays note on the official line page; confirm operating day and plan around the last return bus. Official line page
Also useful (great for nearby resorts and northbound planning)
Srebreno East 16A Gruž main bus station Good base for the Župa dubrovačka area; confirm the exact stop list and any variants on the official timetable. Official line page
Plat East 16 Gruž main bus station Confirm the correct variant and stops in the East PDF (some lines display operating-day notes on official pages). Official line page
Slano West 12 Gruž main bus station West routes can be less frequent; always confirm today’s departures and the last return bus in the West PDF. Bus 12: Dubrovnik - Slano timetable. Official West timetable hub

Suburban lines directory (East vs West)

Use this directory to identify the correct line number on the official PDF. Quick picks for visitors: line 10 to Cavtat, lines 16/16A for the Župa coast (Mlini/Srebreno/Plat area), line 35 for Brsečine, and line 15 for Ston.

Suburban - East (Župa dubrovačka and Konavle)

Use for Cavtat and Konavle direction. Always confirm operating days and the exact stop list in the latest official PDF.

  • 10Dubrovnik - Cavtat
  • 11Dubrovnik - Molunat
  • 16Dubrovnik - Plat
  • 16ADubrovnik - Srebreno
  • 23Dubrovnik - Buići
  • 23ADubac - Brgat - Srebreno
  • 25Dubrovnik - Vodovađa
  • 27Dubrovnik - Vitaljina
  • 29Duba - Cavtat
  • 38Dubrovnik - Gruda

Open official East timetable hub (lines + downloads)

Suburban - West (Dubrovačko primorje and north/west)

Use for Slano, Ston and the north/west direction. Routes can be less frequent, so plan around the last return bus.

  • 12Dubrovnik - Slano
  • 15Dubrovnik - Ston
  • 21Dubrovnik - Orebić
  • 22Dubrovnik - Imotica
  • 26Dubrovnik - Majkovi
  • 28Dubrovnik - Osojnik
  • 35Dubrovnik - Brsečine

Open official West timetable hub (lines + downloads)


Bus 10: Dubrovnik - Cavtat (Suburban East)

For most visitors, bus line 10 is the easiest suburban route to use: it links Dubrovnik with Cavtat and serves popular Dubrovnik Riviera stops in Župa dubrovačka (including the Mlini and Srebreno area) along the way.

It’s a practical choice for a half-day or full-day trip because departures are spread throughout the day. Just remember to check the latest official timetable before you go, because some departures do not run on Sundays or public holidays in Croatia.

For the most up-to-date information for line 10 and other East suburban routes, use the official Libertas Suburban East timetable PDF (departure times can change during the year).

Dubrovnik to Cavtat bus 10 timetable

One-way ticket price example (Cavtat): €4,00

10 Dubrovnik - Cavtat

Departures from Dubrovnik

05:00 10:00 13:00 16:00 19:00 22:20
06:15 10:30 13:30 16:30 19:30 00:00
07:00 11:00 14:00 17:15 20:15  
08:00 11:30 15:00 18:00 20:45  
09:00 12:00 15:20 18:30 21:30  

Departures from Cavtat

05:00 10:00 12:30 16:00 19:30 23:00
06:00 10:30 13:00 17:00 20:30  
07:00 11:00 14:00 17:30 21:00  
08:00 11:30 15:00 18:00 21:30  
09:00 12:00 15:30 18:45 22:15  

   Times marked in red do not run on Sundays and holidays.

Tip: for city buses within Dubrovnik (including getting to Gruž main bus station), use the Dubrovnik City Bus Map and Timetables.

Bus 15: Dubrovnik - Ston (Suburban West)

If you want a budget-friendly way to reach Ston (gateway to the Pelješac peninsula) from Dubrovnik, bus line 15 is the key suburban west route. It’s ideal for a day trip to see Ston’s famous walls, salt pans and seafood spots, but departures are limited, so plan around the timetable and your return bus.

On the official route notes, the bus reaches Orašac in about +25 minutes and Slano in about +45 minutes from Dubrovnik (and on the way back from Ston, Slano is about +20 minutes and Orašac about +40 minutes). Line 15 is marked as not running on Sundays and holidays, so always double-check your travel date (especially around public holidays in Croatia).

One-way ticket price example to Ston: €6,40.

Dubrovnik to Ston bus 15 timetable

15 Dubrovnik - Ston

Departures from Dubrovnik

Departures from Ston

   Times marked in red do not run on Sundays and holidays.

Tip: if you’re planning Ston as a day trip, check the return bus first and keep a buffer for summer traffic. For more ideas, see best day trips from Dubrovnik.

Bus 12: Dubrovnik - Slano (Suburban West)

Bus line 12 is the straightforward public-transport option for reaching Slano from Dubrovnik (Suburban West). It’s a good pick if you want a calmer coastal base north of the city without renting a car, but like most westbound suburban routes, you should plan around the departure times and your return.

According to the official route notes, the bus reaches Orašac in about +25 minutes and Brsečine in about +35 minutes from Dubrovnik (and on the way back from Slano, Brsečine is about +10 minutes and Orašac about +20 minutes). Some late services are seasonal (01.06–30.09), so always confirm the latest timetable before travel.

One-way ticket price example to Slano: €3,70 (official price list).

Dubrovnik to Slano bus number 12 timetable

12 Dubrovnik - Slano

Departures from Dubrovnik


Departures from Slano


   Operate from 01.06. till 30.09.

   Operate via Sustjepan


Tickets, fares, and passes (what applies to suburban buses)

Suburban buses around Dubrovnik are operated by Libertas, and fares depend on the area/municipality (for example: Župa dubrovačka, Konavle, Dubrovačko primorje). The safest workflow is: pick your line (East/West) → check the latest PDF for departures → pay the correct one-way fare for your destination.

In practice, most visitors simply buy a ticket when boarding (especially on suburban routes). For planning, use the official Libertas price list for the latest one-way fares and any special notes.

Quick fare examples (official)

  • Dubrovnik (city) - ticket bought on the bus (single ride): 2,50 EUR
  • Župa dubrovačka - one-way bus ticket: 2,90 EUR
  • Konavle (Cavtat) - one-way bus ticket to Cavtat (line 10 direction): 4,00 EUR
  • Dubrovačko primorje - one-way bus ticket to Slano: 3,70 EUR
  • Dubrovačko primorje - one-way bus ticket to Ston: 6,40 EUR

Official Libertas price list (latest)

Does Dubrovnik Pass include suburban buses?

Dubrovnik Pass includes public transport on Libertas city buses within Dubrovnik, but it does not cover suburban lines such as line 10 to Cavtat or westbound routes to Brsečine, Slano or Ston. For those trips, you need a separate suburban ticket.

To get around Dubrovnik itself (including rides to the main bus station in Gruž), see the Dubrovnik City Bus Map and Timetables.

Practical tips for Dubrovnik suburban buses (avoid common mistakes)

  • Start with East vs West: pick the correct timetable group first, then match your destination to the line number and stops in the official PDF.
  • Board at Gruž main bus station when timing matters: it’s the safest place to catch the right suburban bus and get a seat, especially in summer.
  • Don’t rely on “it runs every X minutes”: suburban routes can have different patterns by day, and some lines note Sundays/holidays or seasonal operation. Always check the latest PDF for your exact date.
  • Plan the return first (especially West): north/west routes can have fewer departures, so check the last return bus before you commit to a day trip.
  • Confirm your exact stop name: villages and seaside areas can have multiple stops or route variants (use the stop list on the PDF, not just the map image).
  • Allow extra time in peak season: coastal roads can be slow in July/August, which may affect arrival times.
  • City vs suburban: use suburban PDFs for Cavtat/Mlini/Brsečine/Ston routes, and use the Dubrovnik City Bus Map and Timetables for getting around Dubrovnik city.

If buses do not fit your schedule

Suburban buses are a budget-friendly way to explore the Dubrovnik region, but they are not always ideal for tight itineraries (especially west/north routes with fewer departures). If the timetable does not match your plan, these options are usually faster and more flexible.

Rent a car for day trips

Best if you want multiple stops in one day (for example viewpoints, beaches and villages) without planning around the last return bus. Read more about renting a car.

Taxi or private transfer

Most convenient for short hops (for example Dubrovnik to Cavtat or Župa coast resorts) when you are late or traveling with luggage.

Book an organized tour

Good for simple logistics and fixed return time, especially when you want a stress-free itinerary.

For ideas on where to go next, see best day trips from Dubrovnik.

Ston and Pelješac Peninsula Day Trip with Wine Tasting

Private tour from Dubrovnik to Ston and the Pelješac Peninsula.

Travel with a dedicated guide and shape the day around your interests: stop in the bay-side town of Ston (famous for oysters and its historic walls), then continue onto Pelješac for a relaxed wine-country route.

The highlight for many travellers is the wine tasting: visit three family-run wineries to sample local specialities, including bottles that are hard to find outside the region. Hotel pickup and drop-off are typically included, so the whole experience stays simple from start to finish.

Check availability and prices

For planning the rest of your trip (and getting to the starting points for suburban lines), these guides help:

FAQ

Which suburban timetable do I need - East or West?

Choose East for Cavtat, Župa dubrovačka and Konavle direction. Choose West for Brsečine, Slano, Ston and the north/west direction. If unsure, open the latest official PDF and match your destination to the line list.

Where do Dubrovnik suburban buses depart from?

Most suburban routes start at Dubrovnik Main Bus Station (Gruž). Some lines may also stop at other city stops, so always confirm your exact boarding stop in the official PDF for your line.

Which bus goes from Dubrovnik to Cavtat?

The main suburban route is line 10 Dubrovnik - Cavtat. Check the latest Suburban - East PDF (or the official line page) for today’s departures and operating-day notes.

Does line 10 (Dubrovnik - Cavtat) run on Sundays and holidays?

On the official Libertas line page, line 10 is marked as not running on Sundays and holidays. Always confirm in the latest official PDF before travel.

Do suburban timetables change during the year?

Yes. Libertas notes that timetables are subject to change without prior notice. Always use the latest official PDF for your travel day, especially around public holidays and seasonal periods.

How much is the bus ticket to Cavtat?

The official fare example for Cavtat (Konavle zone) is 4,00 EUR. For other destinations (Mlini/Župa, Brsečine, Slano, Ston), use the official Libertas price list for the latest one-way fares.

Where do I buy suburban bus tickets?

For many suburban trips, visitors buy tickets when boarding. For the latest fare rules and ticket options, use the official Libertas price list as the final reference.

Does Dubrovnik Pass include suburban buses?

No. Dubrovnik Pass is for Libertas city buses within Dubrovnik. Suburban lines (Cavtat, Mlini/Župa coast, Brsečine, Slano, Ston) require a separate suburban ticket. For city routes, see Dubrovnik City Bus Map and Timetables.