Public transit in Dublin

Dublin runs on the Dublin Bus + Luas (tram) + DART (rail). Here's everything you need to know before you arrive.

At a glance

System name
Dublin Bus + Luas (tram) + DART (rail)
Lines / network size
2 metro lines
Single fare
€2.40 (bus, 90 min)
Day pass
€8 (Leap Card daily cap) (≈ US$8.80)
How you pay
Leap Card (rechargeable) or single-use ticket

Top tip

Leap Card auto-caps at €8/day — just tap on and tap off (DART/Luas) or tap on (bus). Significantly cheaper than buying single tickets.

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