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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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2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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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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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.
Other travel options to Kotor take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Dubrovnik and arrive in Budva.
- Buses mostly depart from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor and arrive in Kotor, Autobuska Stanica.
- 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.
- 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.
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