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💡 The Short Version: The Dubrovnik cable car is €30 adult return (€17 one-way) and takes under 4 minutes to climb 778 m to the viewpoint above the Old Town (operator). In November 2026 it runs 09:00 to 17:00, it is shut on 10, 11 and 20 November for maintenance, and it does not run from 1 December to 31 March. At the top are terraces, a restaurant and the Homeland War Museum in the Imperial Fort (€5). Or book a tour: Dubrovnik: Cable Car, Walking Tour and City Walls Comboad (from €78, 4.6 stars from 384 reviews) bundles the ride with a guided Old Town walk, so one booking covers the morning.
⚠️ Closed 10, 11 and 20 November 2026, then from 1 December to 31 March. The cable car also stops in high wind and when lightning is possible, and it resumes when the wind drops.
Prices and hours
Prices and hours are from the cable car’s timetable and prices page. Tickets are sold at the cash desk at the lower station (cash in euros, or card) and at a ticket machine there that takes cards only; foreign currencies are not accepted. Official online tickets are sold only through the cable car’s partner ulaznice.hr.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult, return | €30 |
| Adult, one-way | €17 |
| Child 4 to 12, return | €8 |
| Child 4 to 12, one-way | €5 |
| Child under 4 | Free |
| Month | Hours |
|---|---|
| November | 09:00 to 17:00 |
| December to March | Closed |
| April | 09:00 to 21:00 |
| 1 to 14 May | 09:00 to 22:00 |
| 15 to 31 May | 09:00 to 23:30 |
| June to 14 September | 09:00 to 24:00 |
| 15 to 30 September | 09:00 to 23:00 |
| 1 to 20 October | 09:00 to 21:00 |
| 21 to 31 October | 09:00 to 20:00 |
The cable car leaves as soon as it has enough passengers, and the last departure from the lower station is 30 minutes before closing. Each of the two cabins holds up to 32 people. The upper station is at 405 m, and the operator describes the hill, Srđ, as 412 m high (technical details, interesting facts). Both stations have step-free access, restrooms and a lift.
Children up to 12 ride only with an adult, and children up to 4 stay in their stroller or are held by an adult. Passengers stand still during the ride so the cabin does not swing (operator rules).
A cabin on the climb, with the Old Town below. Photo: MarcChu, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
Tours with the cable car
The official ticket is the cheapest way to ride. A tour makes sense when you want the cable car as part of a guided half day, or want to drive on the hill rather than look at it.
Cable car, walking tour and walls
From €78 · 4.6 stars from 384 reviews · 3 to 4.5 hours · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: Cable Car, Walking Tour and City Walls Comboad: a guided Old Town walk combined with the cable car and the walls, as the title says. The €78 “from” price is for the cheapest option, and the date calendar shows what each option includes. Book at least four hours ahead.
Panoramic ride and Old Town walk
From €45 · 4.6 stars from 510 reviews · 4 to 4.5 hours · free cancellation, pickup available
Dubrovnik: Panoramic Ride and Old Town Guided Walking Tourad: a panoramic ride followed by a guided walk through the Old Town, with pickup available. Book at least two hours ahead.
Guided buggy drive on Mount Srđ
From €50 · 4.8 stars from 45 reviews · 30 minutes · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: Guided Buggy Self-Drive on Mount Srđad: a 30-minute guided off-road drive on the hill, wheelchair accessible according to the listing. The cable car operator describes its own Buggy Safari as an off-road half-hour with views of former minefields, fortresses and the surrounding islands, departing from just behind the upper station every half hour from 10:00 to 19:00 (Buggy Safari).
Official ticket or tour: the prices side by side
Operator prices are for an adult. A GetYourGuide “from” price is the cheapest option in the product.
| What you want | Official | On GetYourGuide |
|---|---|---|
| Cable car, return | €30 | Not sold alone; the combo tour is from €78 |
| Cable car, one-way and walk down | €17 | Not sold alone |
| Imperial Fort museum | €5 (museum) | Not sold alone |
| Guided half day with the ride | Not offered | Combo tour from €78; panoramic ride and walk from €45 |
Getting to the lower station
The operator gives three ways from the Old Town (operator directions):
- From Pile or Ploče Gate: 8 to 12 minutes on a pavement behind the walls with a few stairs.
- Up the stairs from Stradun towards Buža Gate: 6 to 9 minutes, with a lot of steep steps. The operator says it is for people in good shape.
- From Gruž harbour: local bus 8 or a taxi. Walking is about 4.5 km.
Buses are priced on the Libertas price list: €2.50 for a single ticket bought on board. The museum on the hill can also be reached by Libertas line 17 to the village of Bosanka and a 15-minute walk, and it has free parking (museum).
At the top
- The Imperial Fort: the French built it on Srđ in 1812 and dedicated it to Napoleon I, according to the Homeland War Museum. The cable car operator says it was finished on 15 August, Napoleon’s birthday. Today the ground level holds the exhibition Dubrovnik in the Homeland War 1991-1995, in four sections, with original documents, photographs, armaments and wartime flags. The fort was the first line of the city’s defence in 1991 and the headquarters of the 163rd Dubrovnik Brigade. Entry is €5 for adults, €3 for schoolchildren and students, and free for children under 7. It is open every day 09:00 to 17:00 from 1 November to 31 March, 08:30 to 22:00 from 1 April to 30 September and 09:00 to 20:00 in October. The terrace looks over the Old Town and the Elaphiti Islands.
- Terraces and restaurant: three terraces with binoculars, a panoramic restaurant, a souvenir shop and an amphitheatre for up to 120 people (operator).
- The cable car’s history: the original opened in 1969, the first and only one on the Adriatic according to the operator, and carried 15 people at a time.
The Old Town and Lokrum from Srđ. Photo: Bracodbk, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The cable car is not on the Dubrovnik Pass. The Homeland War Museum is on the combined Dubrovnik Museums ticket, which is €20 for ten museums and galleries, valid for 7 days from the first visit (Dubrovnik Museums). The Rector’s Palace page covers that ticket.
Walking up instead
The Dubrovnik Tourist Board lists a hiking loop from the Old City through Gornji Kono to Srđ, the Imperial Fort and Bosanka, returning along Karavanski put. It is 7.95 km long with 416 m of climbing and a high point of 409.8 m, and the Tourist Board calls it the most demanding of its Dubrovnik routes. Walking up and taking the cable car down is possible with a one-way ticket at €17.
A cabin at the Srđ station. Photo: Akampfer, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
If you want a base near the lower station, see where to stay in Dubrovnik.
What to see next
- City Walls tickets: the walls you see from the top, walked from the inside.
- Dubrovnik Pass guide: what it covers, and why this is not on it.
- Free things to do in Dubrovnik: the walk up Srđ is free.
- Stradun and Old Town walk: the stairs from Stradun lead to Buža Gate and the lower station.
- Getting around Dubrovnik: buses to the lower station.
- Game of Thrones locations: the King’s Landing locations in the Old Town below.
Common questions
How much does the Dubrovnik cable car cost?
An adult return ticket is €30 and a one-way ticket is €17. Children aged 4 to 12 pay €8 return or €5 one-way, and children under 4 ride free (Dubrovnik Cable Car).
What are the cable car opening hours?
In November 2026 it runs 09:00 to 17:00, with the last departure from the lower station 30 minutes before closing. It is closed from December to March, and in 2026 also on 10, 11 and 20 November for maintenance. From April the hours stretch to 21:00, and in summer to midnight.
How long is the ride?
Under 4 minutes (3 minutes 30 seconds on the operator's technical page) over 778 m, to an upper station 405 m above sea level.
Is the cable car in the Dubrovnik Pass?
No. The cable car is not on the pass's list of included sights.
Can I walk up Mount Srđ instead?
Yes. The Tourist Board lists a hiking loop from the Old City via Gornji Kono to Srđ and the Imperial Fort and back, 7.95 km with 416 m of climbing.
How much is the Imperial Fort museum on Srđ?
Adults pay €5, schoolchildren and students €3, and children under 7 go in free (Homeland War Museum Dubrovnik). It is open 09:00 to 17:00 from 1 November to 31 March.
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