How to get from Dubrovnik to Mljet

Why visit Mljet?

Mljet is the southernmost of Croatia’s islands in the Adriatic. A third of the island is a National Park — a panoramic display of natural beauty. Best explored on a bicycle, Mljet is perfect for those looking for a slow and serene holiday.

Among the island’s highlights are the Small and Big Lakes, St. Mary’s Island and its Benedictine monastery, as well as Odysseus’ Cave (named after the Greek hero who legends say took shelter here after a shipwreck!). It’s easy enough to explore all these in a day, but we recommend that you stay overnight at least to fully appreciate the magic of Mljet.

There are 4 ways to travel the 80 kilometres (50 miles) from Dubrovnik to Mljet. You can choose between the private transport, ferry, car ferry via Prapratno and day trip. The journey takes 1 hour to 10 hours 30 minutes and the quickest way is by ferry. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by ferry with tickets starting at €8.70 ($10.10).

The cheapest and most direct way to travel from Dubrovnik to Mljet is by ferry. Krilo (Kapetan Luka) and TP Line operate on this route during the tourist season.

Prices start from €8.70 ($10.10). The travel time ranges from 1 hour to 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on the port where you will arrive at.

Departure and arrival stations

Both ferries depart from Port Gruz in Dubrovnik. This port is around 4 km away from the Old Town.

Meanwhile, there are two major ferry ports in Mljet:

• Pomena Port is already part of the National Park, and it is the best choice for tourists.
• Sobra Port is an alternative option if your hotel is located in central Mljet or if you’re visiting somewhere around the area.

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If you’re travelling by car from Dubrovnik to Mljet, then you won’t be able to take the direct ferry.

Car ferries can only enter Mljet via Prapratno, a village located about 60 km northwest of Dubrovnik.

Foot passengers can also take this route, but it’s less convenient than the direct ferry since Prapratno is a 1-hour drive from Dubrovnik.

Depending on the traffic, the drive from Dubrovnik to Prapratno Ferry Port takes about 1 hour. Expect a scenic journey via the D8 highway.

Don’t have a car but want to go with this option? You can rent one for €10 ($11.70) a day, if you’re returning the car to Dubrovnik. Check Skyscanner for the best deals.

Travelling as a foot passenger?

If you’re planning to take this route as a foot passenger, you can hop on a bus from Dubrovnik — but there are no direct buses to Prapratno. Buses are available only up to Ston, which is still 4 km away from Prapratno. Bus fares from Dubrovnik to Ston start at €6 ($7).

There are bus departures daily, but schedules can vary. It’s best to visit BookAway or GetByBus for the latest schedule before you go.

Once you arrive in Ston, you can take a 10-minute taxi to Prapratno Ferry Terminal for around €9 ($10.50).

Jadrolinija sails from Prapratno to Sobra several times a day, all year round. The journey takes only 45m.

A ticket costs €6.10 ($7.10) per person, while rates per car start from €25.50 ($29.50).

Sobra is a port village in central Mljet. If your destination is the main tourist area at Pomena, then you’ll have to drive around 30 km to the island’s west coast. The journey takes around 35 minutes.

If you don’t have a car, you can simply take a bus. Bus 18 should take you straight from Sobra Port to Pomena in 55 minutes for about €4 ($4.70).

Many tourists prefer to visit Mljet for just a day. If you’re one of those, then you have the option to join a worry-free day trip from Dubrovnik to Mljet.

GetYourGuide offers a tour of the island that lasts for 10 hours 30 minutes. This includes transfers to and from Mljet. This tour features a hike to the National Park, a visit to Elaphiti Islands and the Blue Cave, snorkelling in crystal-clear waters, cliff jumping, as well as some free time to explore further on foot.

This day trip kicks off at 07:30 and you can expect to be back at Dubrovnik in time for dinner. Day trip rates start from €120 ($140) per person.

A private transfer is a convenient option when travelling in a group from Dubrovnik to Mljet.

Rates start from €525 ($610) for a 6-seater private speedboat ferry. Divide the cost and that’s about €87 ($100) per person. Travel time is around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Private Transport options from Dubrovnik to Mljet