How to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor

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Compare bus and ferry for Dubrovnik to Kotor

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dubrovnik to Kotor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a ferry costs an average of €40.

Distance: 61 km

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€35

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€51

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2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

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from Dubrovnik to Kotor

How to get from Dubrovnik to Kotor by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Jadran Ekspres Kotor276442
11:00AM2h10
Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
01:10PMKotor, Autobuska Stanica
411One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Jadran Ekspres Kotor276442
11:00AM2h10
Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
01:10PMKotor, Autobuska Stanica
411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Jadran Ekspres Kotor276442
11:00AM2h10
Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
01:10PMKotor, Autobuska Stanica
411One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Jadran Ekspres Kotor276444
05:30PM2h20
Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
07:50PMKotor, Autobuska Stanica
411One-way
0 transfers
Infobus0
11:00AM2h10
Dubrovnik
01:10PMKotor, Autobuska Stanica
521One-way
0 transfers
Infobus0
05:30PM2h20
Dubrovnik
07:50PMKotor, Autobuska Stanica
521One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel From Dubrovnik to Kotor in Montenegro

Regular daily bus services from Dubrovnik to Kotor in Montenegro make this an easy journey by public transport. It's around 57 miles to Kotor from Dubrovnik, however, passengers should be aware that passports or valid photo ID cards are required as journeys will cross the Croatian border. Around four buses go to Kotor every day of the week, and the quickest journey takes two hours. It's a good idea to book tickets well in advance during the busy summer months!

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Kotor?

The cheapest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor by bus is to book tickets in advance using the Omio app or website. All buses cost about the same, so taking advantage of early booking is the best way to benefit from affordable travel tickets. This is particularly advisable during the peak holiday season as Kotor is a major tourist attraction.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor?

The quickest bus trips to Kotor take two hours, while the longest journey time is two and a half hours. As there isn't a great deal of difference in journey times, picking the bus ticket with the most convenient departure for you should be easy. Of course, bus trip duration is traffic dependent, so the quickest trips will be outside of rush hour.

Find and Book the Best Tickets from Dubrovnik to Kotor with Omio

The best deals on bus tickets from Dubrovnik to Kotor are always available online at Omio, particularly when bookings are made in advance! Simply compare all available bus times and prices, and make travel selections accordingly.

Travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor By Bus

Four daily bus services are available between Dubrovnik and Kotor on every day of the week, and all buses are direct. The Croatia Bus Co. operates all coaches, and departures are scheduled from early in the morning until late afternoon. The quickest journey takes two hours, and all coaches depart from the main Dubrovnik bus station. Buses arrive at the Skaljari bus station in Kotor. The Dubrovnik bus station is located in Gruz, about one mile from the Old Town and close to the port. City buses operate between the city centre and the bus station and nationally to all Croatian destinations. Skaljari is the main bus terminal in Kotor and is about a ten-minute walk from the town centre. Local buses and taxis operate from the Skaljari bus terminal, and Tivat Airport is less than four miles from town. Kotor is a popular tourist destination and offers a variety of links to all other busy Montenegro destinations. Croatia Bus Co. operates a variety of services throughout Croatia and across borders. Travellers can carry up to two pieces of luggage on any trips, but size restrictions are in place. Hand luggage is transported for free, but passengers do need to pay a fee in cash for any other luggage. This fee is paid to the driver prior to boarding the bus. Pets can travel with passengers on these buses, and bikes can also be transported by prior arrangement. 

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FAQs: Travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor

Travel to Kotor easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dubrovnik to Kotor.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dubrovnik and Kotor including taking a bus and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor is a bus with an average price of €28.

This is compared to other travel options from Dubrovnik to Kotor:

A bus is €12 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Dubrovnik to Kotor costing on average €40.

The fastest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Kotor take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The Dubrovnik to Kotor distance is approximately 61 km.
The average frequency per day from Dubrovnik to Kotor is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dubrovnik and Kotor as scheduled services by bus and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dubrovnik to Kotor:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Dubrovnik and arrive in Budva.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor and arrive in Kotor, Autobuska Stanica.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dubrovnik to Kotor, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KOMPAS to go to Kotor by ferry.
  • Travel with Blue Line, Jadran Ekspres Kotor, Croatia Bus d.o.o., Božur, FlixBus, Royal Travel, Infobus, Bozur to go to Kotor by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dubrovnik to Kotor with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct ferries per day with KOMPAS.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Blue Line, Jadran Ekspres Kotor, Croatia Bus d.o.o., Božur, Royal Travel, Infobus, Bozur.
Omio customers who travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor often also extend their vacation to go to Podgorica, Budva, Mostar, Tiranë, Belgrade. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kotor and these popular destinations at a great price.

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