Taking a map and walking around is the best way to discover and enjoy Budva.

This Budva transportation guide gives a breakdown of getting to and from Budva, as well as getting around within the city. General travel information can be found in our Montenegro transportation guide. Use this guide, along with our Budva tours page, in order to get the most out of your holiday in Budva.

Budva Transportation Guide

Getting to Budva

By Train

You cannot reach Budva directly by train. The nearest railway terminus is 39 km away at Bar. Bar is connected by direct trains to Sunotica, Novi Sad, Nis and Belgrade. Podgorica, located 65 km away, has another railway terminus. The rest of the way, from either terminus to Budva, has to be covered by a hired car or by bus. Train reservations for the return trip are normally made at the Mercur bus station in Budva.

By Air

The nearest airport is 20 km away at Tivat. Tivat Airport is connected by regular flights to Zurich and Belgrade. During summer, numerous charter planes from other cities land here too. The other airport is 65 km away at Podgorica. It is connected to several European destinations all year round. Visitors catch a mini bus at the airport to reach Budva.

By Road

The route to Budva is a scenic one, with stunning views on the long curving roads that end with spectacular views of the coastline.

Two-lane motorways connect Budva to the interiors of Montenegro. Podgorica, located about 60 km away, is the chief road junction in Montenegro. It is connected to Budva by two routes. One route is through the new Sozina tunnel and the other through Cetinje. The other Montenegrin coastal towns are connected to Budva through the Adriatic Motorway, which runs from Ulcinj in the south to Herceg-Novi, and goes on to Croatia.

It is wise to stick to the speed limit of 70 km/hr (43 mph), which is both safe and legal.

Getting around Budva

By Taxis

Taxis in Budva are not very cheap; a ride to any place within Budva costs about €5. The main taxi stations are near the Mercur bus station, the Jat Airways office, in Slovenska Obala and in Becici, at the Slovenska beach and hotel complex.

By Mini train

A mini train for tourists runs from the city marina, along the Slovenska beach to Rafailovici, through the Zavala tunnel and ends at the Becici beach. Tourists use this train as it stops at a lot of interesting places on the way.

By Taxi boat

Another way to look around is to tour the Budva Riviera on a tourist taxi boat; it will show you Budva's sheltered rocky coves and other interesting treasures such as the many beaches at Sveti Stefan Island, Petrovac, Jaz, Drobni pijesak, and Becici, or the island Sveti Nikola. Taxi boat drivers are willing to take tourists to any place, at any time of the day or night. You can cruise the Riviera or swim in the warm waters.

By Driving

You could drive your own car or hire a car to drive around Budva. A major problem, however, is the thick traffic and insufficient parking space. Most of the beaches are near Budva and in the afternoon, tourists are prone to crowd the streets nearby. So much so that the 10 km drive between Budva and Sveti Stefan can sometimes take almost an hour!

With the huge number of vehicles crowding the city during holiday season, finding a parking spot near the town centre is next to impossible. You may sometimes have to wait for an hour to park your car. Beach parking costs between €2 and €5.