Dubrovnik cable car: tickets and a visit to Srđ
The Dubrovnik cable car provides a short ride to Srđ, with about four minutes in the cabin in each direction. The ride is only part of your visit: leave room to reach the lower station, join the shared queue and spend time at the top. Individual journeys do not have a separate reservation system. Choosing a ticket therefore starts with deciding whether you want a return ride or have a separate plan for the other direction.
The service has a published monthly operating pattern, including closed winter months, and can be interrupted by weather. If the view from Srđ is a priority, put the operating dates into your plans before building the rest of the day around it. Combine the practical details here with the Dubrovnik sightseeing guide to decide how much time to give the old town, walls and panoramic views.
Published fares, sales points and the online fee
At the operator’s information retrieved on 5 November 2026, adult tickets cost EUR 30 return or EUR 17 one way. The published child category is ages four to twelve, at EUR 8 return or EUR 5 one way. For a child at the fourth-birthday boundary, ask the ticket office which category applies. Keep this question separate from the adult and child fares rather than assuming the boundary from the category heading.
The lower-station ticket office accepts euros in cash or payment by card, while the machine takes cards. The operator’s FAQ lists a EUR 2 transaction fee for online purchases and other sales points, with the station ticket office and machine exempt. When comparing a direct ticket with a guided combination, compare the whole product: guide services and any selected wall admission belong to the tour package rather than the standalone cable car fare.
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Guided old town and cable car visit
A professional guide and cable car ticket, with city wall admission only in the selected wall option.
Monthly timetable and November 2026 maintenance
The published timetable closes the service from January to March and in December. April operates from 09:00 to 21:00. In May, hours are 09:00 to 22:00 from the first to the fourteenth, then 09:00 to 23:30 from the fifteenth to the thirty-first. June, July and August operate from 09:00 to midnight. These are the regular monthly hours, so treat any specific maintenance notice separately.
September operates from 09:00 to midnight from the first to the fourteenth and 09:00 to 23:00 from the fifteenth to the thirtieth. October hours are 09:00 to 21:00 from the first to the twentieth, then 09:00 to 20:00 from the twenty-first to the thirty-first. November operates from 09:00 to 17:00. The last departure from the lower station is thirty minutes before closing. Maintenance closes the service on 10, 11 and 20 November 2026, with the final listed maintenance date being 20 November 2026.
Lower station access and the guided combination
Both stations are described as wheelchair accessible, with a ramp at the lower station and a lift at the upper one. Plan the route to the station separately from the facilities within it; an accessible cable car station does not describe every approach through the city. For accommodation inside the pedestrian old town, keep the walking route in mind when choosing your departure time. The arrival guide explains the difference between a vehicle drop-off and a final walk.
The guided old town and cable car combination includes a professional guide and a cable car ticket. It starts at Brsalje 1 and does not include transport to the meeting point. City wall admission is included only with the selected wall option, and that wall visit is self-guided. Choose this combination if you want the old town introduction alongside the ride; use the city walls guide for the separate practical details of the wall circuit.
Weather interruptions, walking and alternatives
Strong wind, thunderstorms and heavy rain can interrupt the cable car. Consult operating information close to your visit and leave flexibility around a weather-sensitive ride. That is especially useful when fitting the trip before another timed activity. The Dubrovnik weather guide explains how conditions affect outdoor plans, while the best time to visit guide helps you choose a season around your main interests.
Walking on Srđ is a separate activity from taking the cabin. If you intend to hike, obtain current route information and assess the conditions and your own ability before setting out; do not use the short ride time as a measure of a walking route. An old town visit can give the day another focus when the cable car is closed. Keep the scheduled winter closure in mind when choosing a trip centred on this ride.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the ride take?
The operator gives about four minutes each way. Allow additional time for the station approach, queue and visit at the top.
Which November dates are closed for maintenance?
The listed maintenance closures are 10, 11 and 20 November 2026. The final listed maintenance date is 20 November 2026.
Is the cable car open throughout winter?
The published monthly timetable closes the service from January to March and in December. November hours are 09:00 to 17:00 outside the dated maintenance closures.