Overall8.4/10Easier to reach than about 80% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Tivat Airport is smaller and closer (10 km); Podgorica is larger with more flight options but 82 km away. Choose based on flight availability and price.
- No direct public transport from Podgorica Airport to Kotor; multi-leg bus journey via Podgorica city center is cheapest (~€9.50 total) but takes 3+ hours.
- Kotor Bus Station is walkable from Old Town (~9 minutes); most buses depart from outside the historic walls.
- Bay ferry (Verige Strait) is fast (10 min), scenic, and useful for accessing Herceg Novi side or reaching the road around the bay.
- Train to Bar is seasonal (summer only, mid-June to mid-September); winter service suspended. Does not run directly to Kotor.
- Border crossing to Dubrovnik or Croatia: expect your bus to stop for 15 minutes to ~1 hour in peak season. Ensure passport is accessible.
- Taxi fares from Podgorica Airport are negotiable; pre-book to avoid overcharging. Official taxis have company logos and license numbers visible.
- Ferry (cash only) across the Bay operates late into the night during summer (May–October); useful for avoiding long drive around bay.
- Dubrovnik ferry runs only 2–3 times weekly in summer; departures 09:30 Dubrovnik, 17:30 Kotor. Book in advance if planning a day trip.
Airports
Tivat Airport (Kotor Airport)
- IATA Code
- TIV
- Distance Km
- 10
- Travel Time Minutes
- 15
Key Airlines
- Air Serbia
- Wizz Air
- Turkish Airlines
- Flydubai
Ground Transport
Taxi
- Cost
- €15
- Duration Minutes
- 10–15
- Notes
- Pre-booking recommended to avoid queues
Bus
- Cost
- €2.00
- Duration Minutes
- 30
- Notes
- Buses run ~20–30 minute intervals; 1 km walk or flag down near airport
Hotel Shuttle
- Cost
- €10
- Notes
- Many hotels offer free or paid transfers; inquire on booking
Podgorica Airport (Main International Gateway)
- IATA Code
- TGD
- Distance Km
- 82
- Travel Time Minutes
- 80
Ground Transport
Bus (Indirect)
- Total Cost
- €9.50
- Duration Minutes
- 150–180
- Notes
- No direct service from airport; must change at Podgorica station
Steps
Bus
- Cost
- €1.50
- Segment
- Airport to Podgorica Bus Station
- Duration Minutes
- 15–20
Bus
- Cost
- €8.00
- Segment
- Podgorica Bus Station to Kotor
- Frequency
- Departures hourly, 07:00–00:30 daily
- Duration Minutes
- 120–165
Taxi (Direct)
- Cost
- €70
- Duration Minutes
- 80
- Notes
- Direct 24/7 service; meter-based or fixed-price options
Private Transfer
- Cost
- €85
- Duration Minutes
- 80
- Notes
- Pre-booked; standard sedan; all-inclusive pricing
Train (Indirect, Budget Option)
- Total Cost
- €10
- Duration Minutes
- 210 with transfers
- Notes
- Cheapest but slowest; requires walking from airport (~1 km)
Steps
Walk or bus to Aerodrom train station
- Duration Minutes
- 10–15
Train to Podgorica
- Cost
- €2.00
- Duration Minutes
- 15
Bus to Kotor (as above)
- Cost
- €8.00
Domestic Connections
Podgorica
- Cost
- €8.00
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Distance Km
- 87
- Duration Minutes
- 120–165
Budva
- Cost
- €3.00
- Frequency
- Multiple daily
- Distance Km
- 36
- Duration Minutes
- 45
Herceg Novi
- Cost
- €4.00
- Duration Minutes
- 60
International Connections
Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Cost
- €30
- Duration Minutes
- 120
- Notes
- Daily service; includes border crossing (EU/non-EU)
Belgrade, Serbia
- Notes
- Connections available via Podgorica
Skopje, North Macedonia
- Notes
- International routes available
Day Trip Access
Nearby Destinations
Budva
- Distance Km
- 36
- Travel Time Minutes
- 45
Perast (Medieval Town on Bay)
- Distance Km
- 12
- Travel Time Minutes
- 20
Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Distance Km
- 120
- Travel Time Minutes
- 120
Herceg Novi
- Travel Time Minutes
- 60
Rail Connections
- Status
- Limited; no direct rail to Kotor
- Notes
- Montenegro railway network primarily connects Bar, Podgorica, Bijelo Polje, and Nikšić. No passenger rail directly serves Kotor.
Accessible Via Train
Podgorica to Bar (Scenic Belgrade–Bar Railway)
- Cost
- €7.00
- Frequency
- Seasonal (mid-June to mid-September)
- Duration Minutes
- 90
- Notes
- From Bar, bus to Kotor (~1 hour, €3–5 EUR). Winter service suspended.
Departures
- 07:13 (day train, second class)
- 18:17 (overnight sleeper)
Location
Outside Old Town walls, ~9 min walk to city center
Main Hub
Kotor Bus Station
Station Amenities
Station Amenities
- ATM
- Toilet
- Kiosk
- Coffee bar
- Fast food
- Parking lot
- Supermarket nearby
Ferry Services
Local Bay Ferry
- Name
- Kotor Bay Ferry (Verige Strait)
- Route
- Kamenari (Herceg Novi side) ↔ Lepetane (Tivat side)
- Purpose
- Shortcut across narrowest point of bay; saves 30 km drive
- Frequency
- Continuous 06:00–00:00; night service May–October
- Duration Minutes
- 10
- Notes
- Cash (EUR) only; operates efficiently even in high season
Cost
- Vehicle Small
- €5.00
- Foot Passenger
- Free
Dubrovnik Kotor Ferry
- Note
- Seasonal ferry (summer 2–3 per week); departure 09:30 from Dubrovnik, return 17:30 from Kotor. Allows day-trip feasibility. Travel duration ~3 hours.
International Ferries
- Notes
- No direct international ferry to Kotor. Ferry service operates from Bar (coastal town) to Bari and Ancona (Italy) year-round via Montenegro Lines.
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