How to get fromMljet to Dubrovnik

What to expect when visiting Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is an ancient walled city dubbed the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” It will enchant you with its baroque architecture and limestone streets, backdropped by the ever-glistening Adriatic. This red-roofed city has a special charm that sets it apart from all other Croatian cities.

Just walking around the Old Town is probably already the best thing to do in Dubrovnik. And if you’re a fan of the hit TV series Game of Thrones, you’ll find many of its streets familiar. Dubrovnik was the main location for the show’s King’s Landing, including the alley where they shot Cersei’s iconic walk of shame!

2 ways to get from Mljet to Dubrovnik

The 2 ways to travel the distance of 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Mljet to Dubrovnik are by: ferry (1 hour 20 minutes) and car ferry via Prapratno (2 hours 30 minutes). The journey duration ranges between 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes and the quickest way is by ferry. The lowest priced tickets start from €12.40 ($13.10) for the car ferry via Prapratno.

One way to travel from Mljet to Dubrovnik is by ferry. This option is the cheapest and only direct way to travel this route.

Krilo (Kapetan Luka) operates only from April to October.

The ferry journey takes 1 hour 20 minutes. Ferry tickets start from €21 ($22).

Departure and arrival station

There are two ports on Mljet Island. The direct ferries from Mljet to Dubrovnik depart from Pomena Port on the western coast.

All ferries dock at Port Gruz, around 4 km northeast of Dubrovnik’s walled town. From here, taxis are readily available for around €12 ($12.70) to take you to your accommodation. You can also consider booking through ride-sharing apps like Bolt or Uber for potentially cheaper fares.

Travelling with a car? There are no direct car ferries from Mljet to Dubrovnik. You’ll have to take one from Sobra, Mljet to Prapratno, a mainland town around 60 km northwest of Dubrovnik.

If you’re a foot passenger, you can also take this route if the direct ferry tickets have sold out or if you’re travelling outside the tourist season (June to September). However, note that this option would be more complicated than the direct ferry option.

Car ferries on Mljet Island depart from Sobra Ferry Port on the island’s central coast. If you’re staying in the main tourist destination at Pomena, then you’ll have to drive 30 km east to get to the ferry port. Travel time is around 35 minutes.

For foot passengers: Pomena to Sobra by Bus

Are you a foot passenger? Buses run frequently between Pomena and Sobra. We recommend asking your hotel for the nearest bus stop. Bus 18 can take you to the port in around 55 minutes.

The bus departs at 05:00 from Monday to Saturday and at 16:15 on Sunday.

Important: The bus schedule can change to match ferry departures from Sobra. Be sure to check the latest schedule before finalising your travel plans.

From Sobra, you can take a car ferry to Prapratno, the nearest port village on mainland Croatia. Jadrolinija ferries are available at Sobra Ferry Port, located in a port village in central Mljet.

Ferry rates start from €5.80 ($6.10) per person. For vehicles, rates start from €24 ($25) per car that is less than 5 metres long. You can check the rates on other vehicles and discounts available outside the summer season on the Jadrolinija website.

Travel time is around 45m.

Dubrovnik is located 60 km southeast of Prapratno. From Prapratno Ferry Port, you need to take D8 highway, which will give you a nice coastal view. The journey takes around 1h 10m.

For foot passengers: Prapratno to Dubrovnik by Bus

For foot passengers, the bus is the only way to get to Dubrovnik. However, there are no direct buses from Prapratno to Dubrovnik. Upon arriving at Prapratno, you need to take a 10-minute taxi to Ston Bus Terminal. A taxi ride costs around €9 ($9.50).

Arriva offers one bus trip 3 days a week from Ston to Dubrovnik. The bus departs from the terminal at 08:45 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Bus fares start from €6.60 ($7), and the journey takes 1h 10m.