Name: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Address: XX

Dublin travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland.

Dublin is a compact, walkable capital with a comprehensive public transport network. The Leap Card (reloadable smart card) gives discounted fares across all modes. The city has no metro but the DART (coastal rail), two Luas light rail lines, and extensive Dublin Bus network cover most areas visitors need. The city centre from Trinity College to the Guinness Storehouse can be walked in 25 minutes.

Airport transfers

Getting from the airport to your accommodation.

Option	Cost	Time	Notes
Aircoach		30–50 min depending on traffic
Dublin Bus 747 Airlink		35–60 min
Taxi		20–45 min depending on traffic
Free Now / Rideshare		25–45 min

Local transport

Getting around the city.

Taxis & rideshare

What to expect from taxis and apps.

Overview

Intercity travel

Getting between cities and regions.

Transportation details

Full breakdown of how to get around.

Dublin Airport (DUB) is 12 km north of the city. Public transport is managed by the National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie). The Leap Card is the universal transit card, available at newsagents, airports, and at leapcard.ie.

Airports

Airport

Useful apps

Download before you arrive.

Transport tips

Travel smarter, not harder.

Tip

Leap Card saves approximately 30% on all fares versus cash — buy at Dublin Airport kiosk immediately on arrival (leapcard.ie)

Tip

For unlimited travel, consider a 90-minute transfer ticket on Dublin Bus (allows transfers within 90 min on Leap Card at no extra charge)

Tip

Dublin traffic is heavy 07:30–09:30 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays — use the Luas or DART rather than buses or taxis during these windows

Tip

The city centre is small enough to walk everywhere south of the Liffey; download Google Maps or the Visit Dublin app with offline maps

Tip

Cycling via Dublinbikes is practical and fast for cross-city journeys under 30 minutes; the most useful stations are at Trinity College, St. Stephen's Green, and Smithfield