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How to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) ✈️ to the City Center
Dublin Airport (DUB), also known as Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath, is the largest international airport of Ireland is located about 10 km north of the main city center of Dublin. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Dublin by Express Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickup or Uber.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Dublin Airport (DUB) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all transfer options from Dublin Airport to the City Center
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Express Bus | 30 Min. | 8 € | Details |
 |
Taxi | 25 Min. | 45 € | Details |
 |
Welcome Pickup |
25 Min. | 55 € | Details |
 |
Uber | 25 Min. | 50 € | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Dublin Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Dublin:
Tours and attractions in Dublin
City passes & tickets with time slot
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
8 € ppDescription:
Express Buses from Dublin Airport (Stops at Terminal 1 & 2) to 15+ stops in central Dublin, including “Temple Bar”, “O’Connell Street” and “Heuston Station”
Official local taxis
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
45 €Description:
Taxi from Dublin Airport (taxistand at Terminal 1 & 2) to central Dublin, O’Connell Street or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Welcome Pickup ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
55 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Dublin Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Dublin, O’Connell Street or directly to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
50 €Description:
Uber from Dublin Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to central Dublin, O’Connell Street or directly to your accommodationRoute from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin (O’Connell Street)
Things to know about Dublin:
1. Dublin has been founded by the Vikings in the 9th century
2. Guinness has been created by Arthur Guinness in his brewery at St James Gate in Dublin
3. The Brazen Head in Dublin is the oldest pub in Ireland, established in 1168 AD