Which means of transport to use à DUBLIN?

Organize your stay à DUBLIN

From the airport to the city centre From the airport to the city centre à DUBLIN

Dublin Express buses are the most convenient way to reach the city center, with two routes from Terminals 1 and 2: Dublin Express 782 (to George's Quay, Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, Usher and Merchant's Quay, Heuston Station, Arran Quay, Ormond Quay Upper, Eden Quay, Custom House Quay) and Dublin Express 784 (Trinity College, Custom House Quay, Eden Quay, North Wall Quay, 3Arena). Departures every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. weekdays and from 7 a.m. to 11:20 p.m. weekends. Cost: €8 one way and €13 return. Tickets can be booked online, directly on the bus or at an airport ticket office.

Alternatively, a public bus (Dublin Bus no. 16) is the cheapest way to go (around €4 per person, depending on the stop in the city center).

For those who prefer cabs, go to the Terminal 1 or 2 exit. During the day, you can expect to pay between €25 and €35 to get into the city center, depending on the time of year, with a journey time of less than 30 minutes.

Otherwise, you'll also find the major car rental companies on the arrivals level.

Arrival by train Arrival by train à DUBLIN

Iarnród Éireann (www.irishrail.ie), literally " Iron Road of Ireland ", is Ireland's rail network. By train, Dublin is linked to many Irish cities. There are three main stations in Dublin: Connolly, Pearse and Heuston stations. Connolly Station serves cities in the north-east and west; Heuston Station, cities in the south-east and west. Pearse Station serves Rosslare Europort, from where you can take the DART to the north of Dublin.

Arrival by boat Arrival by boat à DUBLIN

The port or Dublin Ferryport is about 3 km from the city center. These are the arrival ports of the Irish Ferries (www.irishferries.com) or Stena Line (www.stenaline.fr) which operate ferries from France. If you go by car, you will use the new Dublin Port Tunnel (toll) located in the port complex, which allows easier access to the port and north Dublin. You can also get there by public bus from the main Dublin bus station.

Public transport Public transport à DUBLIN

Bus services. The national bus company Éireann (www.buseireann.ie) operates from Dublin to the rest of the country. The network covers almost a hundred local destinations, and also offers day trips and daily connections to Great Britain and continental Europe. Suffice to say, you'll come across a lot of them on Irish roads!

In town, Dublin Bus (www.dublinbus.ie) is the most economical way to get around (Monday to Friday 5.30am to 11.30pm, Saturday 6am to 11.30pm and Sunday 9am to 11.30pm; timetables vary according to route). The company also offers a " Hop on Hop off " double-decker bus tour of the city.

When boarding the bus, you 'll need to have the exact fare on you (€1.50 to €2) or a Leap Visitor Card.

Avoid rush hours, when streets are congested, and allow extra time to reach the airport (between 30 and 45 minutes in normal times), especially in the early evening and at weekends after a Gaelic soccer or hurling match.

Tramway - Luas. Another very practical means of transport is the Luas (www.luas.ie), the local tramway. Two lines are currently in operation. The Red Line runs from Saggart to The Point; the Green Line from St. Stephen's Green to Brides Glen. Monday to Friday 5.30am to 12.30am, Saturday 6.30am to 12.30am, Sunday 7am to 11.30pm. Journey cost: between €2 and €2.60.

DART. DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) is a train service operated by the Iarnród Éireann railway company. It serves Dublin city and the surrounding area, and is an excellent way to discover the capital and surrounding coastline in the blink of an eye. Over a 40-kilometer route, it makes more than 20 stops, linking Malahide and Howth to the north, and Greystones to the south of Dublin. Within Dublin, the DART stops (from south to north) at Lansdowne Road, Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Station, Tara Street and Connolly Station.

The Leap Visitor Card is a practical pass that gives unlimited use of buses, Luas streetcars and DART. It costs €8 for a 24-hour card, €16 for 3 days and €32 for 7 days.

Bike, scooters & co Bike, scooters & co à DUBLIN

Discover Dublin by bike. Following the example of many French and foreign cities, Dublin City Council has decided to install DublinBikes (db), self-service bicycles, throughout the city. The Dublinbikes stations are located throughout the city center, close to each other. This bike rental system is open to all, from the age of 14. A €150 deposit is required for all subscriptions. This amount will only be debited if the bike is not returned within 24 hours. To find out which db stations are available, visit www.dublinbikes.ie. Cost: €3.50 per day or €5 for 3 days.

With a driver With a driver à DUBLIN

For cabs, no specific color, but illuminated call numbers on the roofs of vehicles. The main taxi ranks in the city center are on O'Connell Street, Dame Street and St Stephen's Green. You can hail them on the street, and there are plenty when the pubs close. Cabs are metered. Expect to pay between €8 and €12 for a ride in Dublin.

The Uber, Bolt and FreeNow apps are available, but only work with drivers who have a professional license.

By car By car à DUBLIN

Generally speaking, it is very easy to get around the city center on foot, and the car is to be avoided. Especially since parking lots are usually very expensive.

In the vicinity of Dublin, the car can be practical, especially if you have come with a ferry. Don't be afraid of driving on the left side of the road, you can get used to it in a few hours and the Irish, courteous by nature, are also used to seeing rental cars hesitating about which way to go.

To drive their own vehicle in Ireland or to rent one, EU citizens must have their national driving license; an international driving license is not required. If you are driving your own vehicle in Ireland, you will need a vehicle registration document, insurance certificate and a national license plate on the back of your vehicle. A Canadian driver's license is valid in Ireland, provided it has been held for more than one year.

Driving. Be careful, here we drive on the left! This is not a problem, except perhaps at crossroads and traffic circles where you must be extra careful. The speed limit is 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h on regional roads, 100 km/h on national roads and 120 km/h on freeways. Since 2005, speed limits are indicated in kilometers. Signs are in English and Gaelic.

Finding your way around. Signs for entering or leaving Dublin are well indicated, whether for general directions (north, south, east or west) or for cities. Central Dublin is horribly congested at rush hour, partly because of trucks saturating the docks. It is faster to walk.

In case of an accident. If there are injuries, call 999. For insurance purposes, all accidents must be reported to the Motor Insurer's Bureau of Ireland.

Parking. Parking is scarce in Dublin and very difficult to find. Parking is not free (and quite expensive). Beware, parking tickets are frequent and the impound lot comes regularly. The list of parking lots in the city is available on the website: www.parkrite.ie

Security. It is not uncommon to see vehicles equipped with ultra-sophisticated devices (padlocks and chains on the steering wheel...). It is preferable not to leave anything in your car and to park it in the public or private parking lots of the hotels.

Accessibility Accessibility à DUBLIN

All buses and streetcars (Luas) have an access ramp and a dedicated space for wheelchairs. For trains, the assistance of the on-board staff will be required.