Town, Montenegro
Getting around Kotor
How to get around Kotor
The Old Town is walkable. Buses link Kotor with Budva, Tivat and Podgorica; taxis are cheap but pricey in summer, and a car helps for the bay.
Ways to get around Kotor
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus (Kotor–Tivat / Dobrota) | About 1–3 EUR | Frequent in summer; buy from the driver or station |
| Intercity bus to Budva and Podgorica | About 3–7 EUR | From Kotor bus station; schedules thin out off-season |
| Taxi | About 5–10 EUR for 5 km | Agree the fare before getting in |
Taxis in Kotor
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No reliable ride-hailing app; use metered taxis or call local companies. Agree fares for Tivat and Budva in advance.
Arriving in Kotor
Tivat (TIV)
Closest at about 10 km; taxi 15–25 EUR, 15 min; bus about 2 EUR. Dubrovnik (DBV) is 1.5–2 h and Podgorica (TGD) about 1.5 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Most foreign licences are accepted; carry an IDP with a non-EU licence. Cars need a Green Card or border insurance.
- Onward travel in Montenegro: Buses connect the coast, Podgorica and the north; the scenic Bar–Podgorica–Belgrade railway is slow. A rental car helps for mountains and villages.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Kotor?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No reliable ride-hailing app; use metered taxis or call local companies. Agree fares for Tivat and Budva in advance.
What's the best way to get around Kotor?
The Old Town is walkable. Buses link Kotor with Budva, Tivat and Podgorica; taxis are cheap but pricey in summer, and a car helps for the bay.
How do I get from the airport to Kotor?
Closest at about 10 km; taxi 15–25 EUR, 15 min; bus about 2 EUR. Dubrovnik (DBV) is 1.5–2 h and Podgorica (TGD) about 1.5 h.
Is Kotor walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Montenegro Railways passenger services (ŽPCG)
- Airports of Montenegro (Podgorica, Tivat)
- Kotor Tourism Organisation
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