Compare transport options from Tivat Airport to Budva and plan your return for the flight, with information on fares and parking. If you land in Podgorica or Dubrovnik, the guide explains the onward journey to Budva, including changes where needed and additional transport costs.
Useful information
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From Tivat Airport to Budva
| Transport | Price | Departure and arrival | Journey time |
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| Bus via Tivat | €3.50-6Per passenger, each way. A taxi to the station costs extra. | Tivat Bus Station → Budva Bus Station | Walk to the station 20 minRide from 25 min Full details |
| Taxi | €45 with Red TaxiPer vehicle for TIV-Budva. | TIV Terminal → Budva | Drive 30 min Full details |
| Car rental | Based on the offer and datesThe price depends on the vehicle and rental period. | Pick-up at TIV → Budva | Drive 30 min Full details |
Transport drawbacks and limitations
| Bus via Tivat | |
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| Access with luggage | The station is 1.4 km from the terminal, about a 20-minute walk or a separate taxi ride |
| Frequency | Departures at different intervals, with no fixed frequency |
01Getting from the airport to Budva
Getting from the airport to Budva
In this section, you can compare the bus, taxi and car rental options for reaching Budva. Tivat is close, but the bus and direct rides do not start at the same place or take you to the same point in town.
Bus to the station in Rozino
The bus to Budva departs from Tivat Bus Station in Bonići. It is about a 20-minute walk from the terminal, and with several suitcases you can cover that part by taxi. In Budva, the bus ends at the station in Rozino. It is an affordable way to reach town, but it is not a direct airport bus, and you still need to continue from the town station to your accommodation.
Taxi transport from the airport
You can book Red Taxi for the ride from TIV to Budva. Pick-up is at the airport, and you agree the destination when booking, so you do not need to go to Tivat's bus station. For accommodation within the Old Town, agree a point that a car can reach.
Car rental at the airport
Picking up a car at TIV combines your journey to Budva with drives during your stay. It makes sense when you continue from Budva to other coastal places or plan trips inland. Arrange the collection and return locations with the agency, and plan parking at your accommodation if you keep the vehicle for several days.
Details and recommendations for your arrival
Find departure points, tickets and return connections in the transport and parking details on this page. In the transport recommendation, you can compare renting for your whole stay with a booked taxi ride from the airport.
02Returning from Budva to the airport
Returning from Budva to the airport
You can organise the return from Budva to TIV by bus via Tivat's station or with a direct ride. With the bus, the journey to the terminal remains after arriving in Tivat. With a rental car, you also need to complete the vehicle return. Allow for this when planning your departure from Budva and arrival at the airport before the flight.
When to arrive at TIV
Arrive at TIV at least two hours before the scheduled departure. The drive from Budva, parking and returning a rental car must be completed before that time. If the airline requires an earlier arrival, its deadline takes priority.
The return journey from Budva
The return bus journey starts at the station in Rozino and ends at Tivat Bus Station. The terminal is then approximately a 20-minute walk or a separate taxi ride away. Because of this final leg, the bus arrival time in Tivat is not your arrival time at the airport.
For a direct taxi return, arrange pick-up in Budva and the price for that direction. With car rental, confirm the location and time for returning the vehicle at TIV. If you collected the car at another airport, returning it in Tivat needs to be part of the confirmed booking.
Transport details for the return to the airport
You can find return departures and the route from the station to the terminal in the transport and parking details. If you are considering a taxi or returning a rental car, the transport recommendation contains contacts and terms to arrange for that direction.
03Bus, train and parking
Bus, train and parking
Available transport from TIV to Budva
- ×Metro
- ✓Bus
- ×Train
- ✓Taxi
- ✓Car rental
The bus connection to Budva starts at Tivat's town bus station, outside the airport. This section covers getting to the station, tickets and departures in both directions, along with parking for meeting passengers or leaving a car at TIV.
Where the bus departs and arrives
The intercity bus connects Tivat Bus Station in Bonići with Budva Bus Station in Rozino. The airport terminal and Tivat's station are separate locations, so the bus journey also requires a plan for getting to the station.
- Tivat Bus Station
Bonići, Tivat
- Budva Bus Station
Rozino, Budva 85310
Bus via Tivat Bus Station
Tivat Bus Station is approximately 1.4 kilometres from the terminal, or a 20-minute walk. With luggage, this is an extra part of the journey before boarding, so you can take a taxi to the station and pay for that ride separately. You can buy your bus ticket at the station or through BusTicket4.me.
A one-way Tivat-Budva ticket costs €3.50-6 per passenger, depending on the operator. The fastest services between the stations take about 25 minutes, while buses with more stops take longer. In Budva, you get off at the station in Rozino.
Departures are not evenly spaced. You can find the exact time for your travel date in the Tivat-Budva timetable. This lets you time your arrival at the station for a specific bus rather than expecting a service that runs at fixed intervals.
On the return journey, you depart from Rozino. A Budva-Tivat ticket costs €3.50-6 per passenger, and some services take about 25 minutes. Budva-Tivat return departures have their own timetable. After arriving in Bonići, the same onward journey to the terminal remains, on foot or by taxi.
Budva and Tivat have neither a rail connection nor a metro.
Parking at Tivat Airport
Parking by the terminal costs €2 per started hour or €15 for a daily ticket, throughout the year. The hourly rate suits a short pick-up or drop-off, while the daily ticket is for leaving your car during a trip.
The car park is open 24 hours, and charging starts on entry. After paying, you have 10 minutes to exit. A lost parking ticket costs €50.
04Transport recommendation
Transport recommendation
Car rental combines the airport journey with the following days in Budva and visits to other places. You can book a taxi for a single ride. This section explains the differences between the two services and a specific pick-up option at TIV.
Car rental at Tivat Airport
If you plan to visit the Bay of Kotor, Lovćen or other coastal places from Budva, collecting a car at TIV combines your arrival with those drives. In one booking, you decide how long to keep the vehicle and where to return it. For arrivals and departures through different airports, request an offer covering both locations.
For accommodation in the Old Town, first arrange where the car will stay during your visit. An address within the walls is not a vehicle drop-off point, so agree an accessible place for luggage and parking with your host. Compare offers by the total price, deposit and rental terms for your dates.
Taxi transport from the airport
The journey from Tivat Airport to Budva with Red Taxi costs €45 per vehicle. To Budva, it is roughly half an hour's direct drive, without changing at the bus station. The booking contact in Tivat is +382 67 019 729.
The €45 price applies to TIV-Budva. Bečići and Sveti Stefan are separate destinations in the price list, and the return from Budva is arranged separately. When booking, give your exact address and passenger count so the price and vehicle match your journey.
Podgorica and Dubrovnik as alternatives
05Podgorica Airport as an alternative
A direct drive to Budva or a bus journey via Podgorica. Travelling through the city involves two tickets and a wait between departures, while the train to Podgorica requires an 18-minute walk from the terminal.
Podgorica Airport as an alternative
A direct drive to Budva or a bus journey via Podgorica. Travelling through the city involves two tickets and a wait between departures, while the train to Podgorica requires an 18-minute walk from the terminal.
Podgorica is an alternative when its flight suits you better, with an onward journey to Budva that does not cross a national border. A car or taxi takes you directly, while public transport goes through the city stations in Podgorica. For the train, the station is 1.3 km from the terminal and has basic waiting facilities, with almost three hours between some departures. Local trains can be delayed. Both public transport routes require you to coordinate separate departures to Podgorica and onwards to Budva.
From TGD to Budva and back
Podgorica Main Bus Station and the railway station are next to each other on Trg Golootočkih žrtava. Here you change from the airport connection to an intercity bus that ends in Rozino, Budva.
- Podgorica Main Bus Station
Trg Golootočkih žrtava 1
- Podgorica Railway Station
Trg Golootočkih žrtava 7
- Budva Bus Station
Rozino, Budva 85310
Car rental at TGD
TGD is approximately 65-67 kilometres from Budva, depending on the route, with a drive of just over an hour when there are no delays. Picking up a car at the airport lets you continue to Budva and keep the vehicle for the following days. If your trip ends with a flight from Tivat, arrange the return at TIV when booking.
Taxi transport from the airport
A direct ride from TGD to Budva with Zeta Taxi costs €75. To book, you can call +382 67 995 757. This price applies to this company and the journey from the airport. When calling another company, confirm that it is authorised to pick up passengers at TGD, which is in the municipality of Zeta. A Podgorica licence alone does not authorise airport pick-ups.
Bus via Podgorica
The bus to Podgorica departs outside the TGD terminal, without a journey to a distant station. You can buy your ticket on the bus or through BusTicket4.me. A one-way ticket costs €3-5 per passenger. The shortest road journey to the Main Bus Station takes about 15 minutes, while services with intermediate stops take longer.
Bus station outside the TGD terminal
From the Main Bus Station, continue on the Podgorica-Budva bus. The second ticket costs €6-9 per passenger. The fastest services take about 70 minutes and arrive at the station in Rozino. Departures are not at fixed intervals, so the time of the second bus determines your wait in Podgorica.
For the return journey, take the Budva-Podgorica bus from Rozino, followed by the Podgorica-Podgorica Airport bus from the Main Bus Station. The intercity ticket costs €6-9 and the airport ticket €3-5 per passenger. The fastest return services to Podgorica take about 75 minutes. The separate timetables show the departure and expected arrival for each leg.
Train to Podgorica and bus to Budva
The train can take you from the airport to Podgorica, but not all the way to Budva. Aerodrom station is approximately 1.3 kilometres from the terminal, an 18-minute walk. A second-class ticket to Podgorica costs €1.20, and the ride takes about seven minutes.
From Podgorica Railway Station, cross to the neighbouring bus station and continue by bus to Budva. Trains are not evenly spaced, with almost three hours between some departures. Local trains can be delayed. Aerodrom station is small and has basic waiting facilities, making this combination better suited to lighter luggage.
On the return journey, first travel by bus from Budva to Podgorica, then by train to Aerodrom station. The ride from Podgorica to Aerodrom station takes about seven minutes, and a regular second-class ticket costs €1.20. The terminal is then approximately an 18-minute walk away. The ŽPCG timetable covers both directions, and you can buy train tickets online.
Returning from Budva to TGD
For a direct return journey, arrange pick-up in Budva and the price for that direction. Public transport involves two separate connections via Podgorica. Arrive at TGD at least two hours before departure, after the journey and any car return.
Parking at Podgorica Airport
The public car park is outside the TGD terminal. For a passenger car, each started hour up to 24 hours costs €1.50, and the daily ticket costs €8 per started day.
Podgorica Airport public parking
The hourly rate is for a short pick-up or drop-off, and the daily ticket for leaving your car while travelling. A lost ticket costs €30. Prices include VAT.
06Dubrovnik Airport as an alternative
Arrival via Croatia and the Bay of Kotor, with a border crossing. The bus route goes through Gruž, where airport and international tickets are bought separately.
Dubrovnik Airport as an alternative
Arrival via Croatia and the Bay of Kotor, with a border crossing. The bus route goes through Gruž, where airport and international tickets are bought separately.
Dubrovnik makes sense if your trip also includes Croatia or a flight to DBV suits you better. The onward journey to Budva crosses the border and, by bus, goes through Gruž. Airport departures follow flight arrivals, while the bus to Budva has a separate timetable, so the connection is not automatically linked to your flight.
From DBV to Budva and back
The airport bus takes you to Dubrovnik Main Bus Station in Gruž. The international journey to Budva continues from the same station and ends in Rozino.
- Dubrovnik Bus Station, Gruž
Obala pape Ivana Pavla II 44A, Dubrovnik
- Budva Bus Station
Rozino, Budva 85310
Car rental at DBV
Hiring a car at DBV can connect a stay in Dubrovnik with the onward journey through the Bay of Kotor to Budva. Obtain the rental company's permission and confirmation of insurance for driving into Montenegro before paying for the booking. Returning the car in Montenegro is arranged separately, so the drop-off location should be stated in the offer.
Taxi transport from the airport
A DBV-Budva transfer with TTM costs €160 per vehicle, including luggage and meeting you at the airport. For the return, request an offer for Budva-DBV. Both directions cross the border, and the transfer price does not guarantee how long border delays will last.
Bus from the terminal via Gruž to Budva
Platanus departs outside the DBV arrivals area, by the Shuttle bus sign. Vehicles carry the Platanus logo. You can buy a ticket at the airport counter or through Platanus. A one-way ticket costs €10, and the journey to Gruž takes approximately 35 minutes.
The bus leaves the airport approximately 30 minutes after each flight lands. In Gruž, change to the Dubrovnik-Budva bus and buy a second ticket costing €30-38 per passenger. The international journey takes about three hours according to the timetable. Border delays can extend it, especially during the tourist season. Open the onward timetable before booking this combination.
For the return journey from Rozino, take the Budva-Dubrovnik bus. A one-way ticket to Gruž costs €30-38 per passenger, and the fastest services take about three hours. In Gruž, change to Platanus for DBV, which departs from platform 8 by the station entrance. That airport leg costs €10, and the journey to the terminal takes about 35 minutes. The return shuttle has a published departure timetable.
The connection takes place within the same bus station in Gruž, but the international and airport buses require separate tickets. Plan the return from Budva around both journeys and the border crossing, before the time you need to spend at DBV ahead of your flight.
Parking at Dubrovnik Airport
At P1, P2 and P5, a stay of ten minutes to one hour costs €4 from 1 May to 31 October and €3 from 1 November to 30 April. For 12-24 hours, the price is €20 or €14 respectively. P10 has a daily rate of €13 in the first period and €8 in the second.
Pay in cash in euros or by card at the machines beside the exit barriers. The tariff is determined by the day of exit, including stays that span two pricing periods. A lost parking ticket costs €150.
Pick up a car at Tivat Airport and connect your arrival in Budva with exploring the coast or trips through Montenegro. Compare vehicles and the total price for your dates, with pick-up and return locations that fit your flights.
