Transportation · Dublin
How to Get Around Dublin
Getting around Dublin: metro, taxis, ride-hailing, passes and airport transfers compared, plus when a rental car is actually worth it.
Updated 2026-07-01
How transport works in Dublin
Dublin Bus + Luas trams (Green + Red lines) + DART commuter train share Leap Card: single €2.60, day-cap €8, 7-day €40. Old Town + Temple Bar + Trinity walkable. FreeNow + Uber work but limited-supply — Dublin Bikes covered by MyBikeIE €5/day. DART reaches Howth (fishing village, 30 min) + Bray + Greystones + Malahide. Rail from Connolly to Belfast 2h; Heuston to Cork 2h30.
Your options compared
Dublin Bus
Extensive network across the city and suburbs.
Luas tram
Two lines (Red + Green) crossing the city centre.
DART commuter rail
Coastal line — reach Howth in 30 min or Bray in 45 min.
Passes and tickets
Leap Card (top-up €5) — tap on and off; day cap €8 covers bus + Luas + DART.
Local transport tips
TFI Live app for real-time. Free Now and Bolt cover taxi bookings.
Arriving from the airport
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Airlink 747 bus to O'Connell Street in ~40 min €7 (every 15 min); Aircoach €9 in ~30 min; taxi €25–35.
Do you need a rental car?
Inside Dublin a car is usually a liability — parking and traffic cost more than transit. A rental earns its keep for day trips and regional drives, so compare rates only for the days you actually leave the city.
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