It can be intimidating for an international student to navigate a foreign city. Getting to the city is not too difficult because it has a well-developed public transit system. Students can access buses, trains, and bicycle rentals to get around the city. If they wish to reduce expenses on transportation, students in Dublin should opt for student housing close to the subway. Although Dublin offers a first-rate transportation system, getting accustomed to all options can take some time. In Dublin, the following transit options are recommended for students:
1. Bus:
To make the travel from their institution to their student accommodation more reasonable, students can board one of the many buses that go to and from the city from the central bus terminal near the City Centre or a local bus stop. Public transportation is an excellent tool for getting around. Students can sometimes travel for free or very cheaply! Students can tour the city via the 120 routes and 18-night services of the well-connected bus network. Bus fares vary depending on the distance covered and can be bought online or on the bus. Furthermore, students can purchase a leap card, a prepaid bus card that may be used on all buses and save them money.
2. Train:
The Dublin Area Rapid Transit system is another way for students to get around the city (DART). The trains run every ten minutes and are well connected. They stretch from Greystones in the south to the Irish Sea coast in North County. Additionally, DART has commuter routes that let students go to other cities and towns.
3. Cycle:
The students can explore the city outside the college campus via cycles. In Dublin, one can rent cycles most popularly known as bikes. The rent for 24-hours is €3.50.