Capital city, Montenegro
Getting around Podgorica
How to get around Podgorica
The centre is walkable; city buses cover the rest and taxis are cheap. Intercity buses and the Bar–Belgrade railway link Podgorica to the coast.
Ways to get around Podgorica
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City bus | About 1 EUR | Pay on board; frequent in the day, thin in the evening |
| Intercity bus | About 3–10 EUR | To Kotor, Budva, Žabljak and Ulcinj from the main station |
| Taxi | About 4–7 EUR for 5 km | Metered; call a company for fairest price |
Taxis in Podgorica
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride-hailing app confirmed; use metered taxis or phone a company, and agree fares for the airport.
Arriving in Podgorica
Podgorica (TGD)
About 10 km; taxi 12–20 EUR, 15 min; no direct city bus, though a train station is nearby. Agree the fare first.
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 Podgorica?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride-hailing app confirmed; use metered taxis or phone a company, and agree fares for the airport.
What's the best way to get around Podgorica?
The centre is walkable; city buses cover the rest and taxis are cheap. Intercity buses and the Bar–Belgrade railway link Podgorica to the coast.
How do I get from the airport to Podgorica?
About 10 km; taxi 12–20 EUR, 15 min; no direct city bus, though a train station is nearby. Agree the fare first.
Is Podgorica walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Montenegro Railways passenger services (ŽPCG)
- Airports of Montenegro (Podgorica, Tivat)
- Clinical Center of Montenegro
- Capital City Podgorica
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