This guide follows the journey from the airport to Bar and the return for your flight. The opening comparison brings together the transport options and the limitations that affect waiting and access to stations. Arrival and departure have separate sections, with full ticket and timetable information in the shared transport details. The route from Tivat is covered separately, including the connection through Bonici and arrival at the same bus station in Bar.
Useful information
| Information needed | Open or call |
|---|---|
| Flight status | |
| Airport website | |
| Airport location | |
| Airport contacts | |
| Transport to town |
From Podgorica Airport to Bar
| Transport | Price | Departure and arrival | Journey time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | €10One-way ticket per passenger. | TGD terminal → Bar Bus Station | Ride 54 min Full details |
| Train | €2.60Regular second-class ticket per passenger. | Aerodrom station → Bar Railway Station | Walk 18 minRide 51 min Full details |
| Taxi | €60 with Zeta TaxiPer vehicle to Bar. | TGD → Bar | Ride 50 min Full details |
| Car rental | Based on the offer and datesDepends on the vehicle and rental duration. | TGD → Bar | Ride 50 min Full details |
Transport drawbacks and limitations
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Gaps between departures | Some departures are more than four hours apart. |
| Train | |
| Access with luggage | About 1.3 km and an 18-minute walk from the terminal. |
| Gaps between departures | Some trains towards Bar are more than three hours apart. |
| Punctuality | Delays occur on this railway line. |
| Waiting conditions | A small station with basic waiting facilities. |
01Getting from the airport to Bar
Getting from the airport to Bar
This section compares the bus, train, taxi and car rental options for reaching Bar from TGD. Buses and taxis start beside the terminal, while the train requires a walk to the nearby railway station. Here you can make a first choice between them, with tickets, stations and departures covered in the full transport details.
Bus to Bar Bus Station
The bus to Bar leaves in front of the TGD terminal, so this route does not require a trip into Podgorica first. It arrives at Bar Bus Station in the southern part of town, with local transport continuing to the waterfront, Topolica or Susanj. Some departures are more than four hours apart, making the next departure time more important than the relatively short ride itself.
Train to Bar Railway Station
The train from Aerodrom station goes directly to Bar, without a change in Podgorica. The station is about a 1.3-kilometre walk from the terminal, and the railway station in Bar is beside the bus station. The lower fare comes with walking and waiting at a small station, worth considering before leaving the terminal with larger bags.
Taxi transport from the airport
Zeta Taxi offers a direct transfer from TGD to Bar, without going through the town bus or railway station. For trips within Bar and the return to the airport, local services Star Taxi and Euro Taxi have contacts in the practical information guide.
TGD is in the municipality of Zeta, where a Podgorica taxi licence alone does not authorise airport passenger pick-up. When booking another service for your arrival, ask it to confirm that it can collect passengers at TGD.
Car rental at the airport
A car collected at TGD connects the journey to Bar with trips to Stari Bar, Lake Skadar and nearby coastal towns. Rental offers show the vehicles available for your dates and the terms for airport pick-up. Alongside the car booking, a stay in town also needs a place to park it.
Details and recommendations for your arrival
The transport and parking section covers departure and arrival points, tickets and timetables for both directions. Transport recommendation connects car rental with a stay in Bar and gives details of a direct taxi transfer from TGD.
02Returning from Bar to the airport
Returning from Bar to the airport
The return from Bar to TGD runs through Sozina, with a direct drive of around 50 minutes. Buses leave from the town station, while trains end at Aerodrom station with a walk to the terminal still to follow. This section connects that journey with the airport arrival deadline, while return tickets and departures are covered in the shared transport details.
When to arrive at TGD
Arrive at the TGD terminal at least two hours before the scheduled departure. The journey from Bar, parking and returning a rental car all come before that deadline. If your airline requires an earlier arrival, follow its deadline and arrange the vehicle return time with the rental agency.
During summer crowds, access to the terminal may be temporarily restricted according to the start of check-in and the number of people in the hall. Passengers arriving much earlier may have to wait outside under this arrangement. Accompanying visitors also remain outside unless a passenger needs assistance.
Returning by public transport or car
The return bus brings you to the TGD terminal, while the train leaves an 18-minute walk from Aerodrom station. Add that walk to the journey from Bar, along with possible train delays. Star Taxi and Euro Taxi have local contacts for a direct return, with airport transfers booked for your address and flight time. For a rental car, the agency determines the return location, particularly if your trip ends with a flight from Tivat.
Transport details for the return to the airport
In transport and parking you can open the Bar-TGD and Bar-Aerodrom departures, with the onward connection to the terminal explained. Transport recommendation gives direct transfer contacts and the arrangements to connect with returning a rental car.
03Buses, trains and parking
Buses, trains and parking
Available transport to Bar
- ×Metro
- ✓Bus
- ✓Train
- ✓Taxi
- ✓Car rental
Buses and trains from the TGD area go directly to Bar, but start at different places. This section covers access to those stations, tickets and departures in both directions, keeping walking, waiting and the ride itself separate. TGD parking follows the transport details, for meeting passengers or leaving a car during a trip.
Where buses and trains arrive in Bar
Bar Bus Station and Bar Railway Station are beside each other in the southern part of town. Arrival at these stations is not arrival at the waterfront or in Susanj, so a local taxi can cover the onward trip to those areas. Star Taxi and Euro Taxi have contacts in the practical information guide, and both town stations can be opened directly on the map.
- Bar Bus Station
Southern Bar, beside the railway station
- Bar Railway Station
Southern Bar, beside the bus station
Bus - from the TGD terminal to Bar
The bus to Bar leaves from the station in front of the terminal, in the bus area. Tickets can be purchased on the bus or through BusTicket4.me. The departure is beside the terminal, without a trip to a separate town station.
Bus station in front of the TGD terminal
A one-way TGD-Bar bus ticket costs €10 per passenger. The shorter ride to Bar Bus Station takes around 54 minutes. This is a direct bus connection without a change in Podgorica, and the comparison time covers the ride without waiting for departure.
Zejdin and Express Tours connect TGD with Bar. Some departures are more than four hours apart, with the next service shown in the TGD-Bar departures. For the other direction, Bar-TGD departures leave from Bar Bus Station.
On the return journey, the bus leaves the town station in Bar and arrives outside the TGD terminal. The shorter return ride takes around 58 minutes. The timetable arrival can therefore be compared directly with the airport arrival deadline, without an additional walk from the railway station.
Train - from Aerodrom station to Bar
Aerodrom station is about 1.3 kilometres from the TGD terminal, an approximately 18-minute walk. That access is harder with large suitcases than boarding the bus beside the terminal. With smaller bags, the walk can be a reasonable part of a much cheaper connection to Bar.
A regular second-class Aerodrom-Bar ticket costs €2.60 per passenger, and the shorter ride takes 51 minutes. The train goes directly towards Bar, with no need to travel to Podgorica first. Tickets can be purchased through ZPCG online ticket sales. The ride time is separate from the 18-minute walk and the wait at the station.
Departures towards Bar are unevenly spaced, and some trains are more than three hours apart. The Aerodrom-Bar timetable gives arrival services, while Bar-Aerodrom gives return services. Both directions use Aerodrom station, which is separate from the terminal.
Aerodrom is a small station with basic waiting facilities. Delays occur on this line, so the ticket price and scheduled 51-minute ride do not always describe the whole journey. Those conditions matter particularly on the return for a flight, when the walk to the terminal still follows the train.
For the return, tickets at the Bar Railway Station counter cost the regular fare of €2.60. Buying on the train when departing from Bar adds €1 to that fare. The shorter ride to Aerodrom station takes 51 minutes, followed again by an approximately 18-minute walk to the terminal.
Parking at Podgorica Airport
Parking at TGD costs €3 per started hour or €10 per day. A lost ticket costs €30. Those prices cover leaving a car beside the terminal in Podgorica, while town parking in Bar is covered in a separate guide.
04Transport recommendation
Transport recommendation
This section compares renting a car for your stay in Bar with a taxi transfer for a single journey. Rental connects airport arrival with later excursions, while the taxi description gives the price of a direct arrival transfer and booking contacts.
Car rental - a vehicle for your whole stay
Car rental at TGD makes sense when your stay in Bar includes trips to Stari Bar, Lake Skadar or nearby coastal towns. The same vehicle covers airport arrival and excursions over the following days. While you spend time along the town waterfront, the car remains parked, so it helps to know where you can leave it near your accommodation.
Arrange the TGD pick-up location, the procedure for a delayed flight and the vehicle return terms with the agency. The price and deposit belong to the specific offer for your dates. The rental page gives vehicles and booking terms, while the Bar parking guide helps connect the rental with your stay in town.
Taxi transport from the airport
With Zeta Taxi, the journey from TGD to Bar costs €60 per vehicle. This is the service's price for airport arrival, while bus and rail tickets are paid per passenger. The direct route through Sozina takes around 50 minutes, without going through the town station.
Zeta Taxi can be reached at +382 67 995 757. Give your flight, passenger count and address in Bar for pick-up. For town trips and the return, Star Taxi operates on 19744, and Euro Taxi on 19701. Arrange the return fare for that journey, since another service's arrival tariff is not a confirmed return booking.
Tivat as an alternative
05Tivat Airport
About 60 km and a direct coastal drive of one hour and 15 minutes to Bar.
Tivat Airport
About 60 km and a direct coastal drive of one hour and 15 minutes to Bar.
Tivat Airport is an alternative for Bar, with the coastal route through Budva and Petrovac. A direct drive takes around an hour and 15 minutes, while intercity buses start at the station in Bonici. This section covers that connection in both directions, alongside a direct transfer and parking at TIV.
From Tivat to Bar Bus Station
The coastal road from TIV to Bar is about 60 kilometres long. Buses from Tivat arrive at Bar Bus Station in the southern part of town, just like the arrival service from TGD. Tivat has no rail connection to Bar, leaving the bus as the public transport option.
- Bar Bus Station
Southern Bar, beside the railway station
Bus via the station in Bonici
Buses to Bar leave from Tivat Bus Station in Bonici, reached from the terminal by local taxi. That ride is paid separately from the intercity ticket. Tivat-Bar tickets can be purchased at the station or through BusTicket4.me.
A one-way Tivat-Bar bus ticket costs €9-10 per passenger, and the shorter ride takes around an hour and 30 minutes. The route runs through Budva and Petrovac to the station in Bar. That fare and journey time do not include the transfer from the terminal to Bonici or the wait for the bus.
Some Tivat-Bar departures are more than three hours apart. Arrival times are shown in the Tivat-Bar departures, and return times in the Bar-Tivat departures. The shorter return ride takes around an hour and 31 minutes. After reaching Bonici, local transport to the TIV terminal still follows, so the return bus does not end at the airport.
Taxis and car rental at TIV
A direct arrival transfer from TIV to Bar with Red Taxi costs €100 per vehicle, with a drive of around an hour and 15 minutes. The service in Tivat can be reached at +382 67 019 729. A car can also be collected at TIV for your stay in Bar. If you return it at TGD, confirm pick-up and return at different airports within the same booking.
Returning to Tivat Airport and parking
Arrive at TIV at least two hours before scheduled departure, or earlier if required by your airline. Parking beside the terminal costs €2 per started hour or €15 per day. The direct drive from Bar and returning the car come before the terminal deadline, while the return bus leaves a separate connection from Bonici to the airport.
Collect a car at the airport for the journey to Bar and later trips around Montenegro. View vehicles for your dates, the total price and the pick-up and return terms.
