Montenegro by bus

Intercity buses in Montenegro

In Montenegro intercity buses are available on more than 1251 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 30 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Montenegrin intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.

The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Podgorica - Kotor or Kotor - Podgorica can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.

Domestic routes

As mentioned above there are more than 1251 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Montenegro. Below you will find some of the most popular Montenegro travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:

International routes

From Montenegro there are international bus routes to neighboring countries such as Croatia, Serbia, and Albania, as well as to other countries such as North Macedonia, Switzerland, and Germany.

The majority of these international bus lines are daily departures, that are operated by various Montenegrin bus companies.

Most of the International bus departures drive from Podgorica, Budva, and Kotor. Of course, there are also some international bus departures from other cities throughout the country.
Below we have listed the most popular international bus routes:

Airport buses in Montenegro

If you are flying to Montenegro you will land in one of 2 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Montenegrin airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.

International airports:

Bus companies in Montenegro

There are over 40 bus companies operating in Montenegro. 32 companies offer intercity bus lines, 0 companies drive airport shuttles, 0 companies operate regional and local lines, 2 bus companies offer bus rental and 2 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 13 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Podgorica and Kotor.

32 intercity bus companies operating in Montenegro are very different in size. The largest Montenegrin company Glušica connects more than 22 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Cicmil Prevoz only has service to 5 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Montenegro. Full list of bus companies in Montenegro can be found here.

Bus stations in Montenegro

In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Montenegro there is a total of 36 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Montenegro click here.

Hire a coach in Montenegro

Montenegrin bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Montenegro. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.
Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Montenegro:

• Blue Line d.o.o
• Božur Podgorica

What to see in Montenegro

As a visitor of Montenegro, you have lots of great Montenegrin sights to visit. Some of the most popular sights are Long beach (Ulcinj), Old Town (Budva), and Old Town (Ulcinj). That said, there are a lot of other sights in Montenegro worth visiting! Some of the sights do not have an entrance fee, whilst others charge for entrance. Below you will find a list of the most popular sights in Montenegro:

Long beach

beach

Old Town

monument

Old Town

monument

Citadela Fortress

monumental building

Holy Trinity Church

monumental building