Practical information for Zabljak

A phone, map, and car key for organising a trip

Staying in ZabljakThe town centre and accommodation outside it

The bus station is in Zabljak itself, while Borje is outside the town centre. Hotels along the road to Black Lake provide a different base from accommodation in Smrcevo Brdo.

This practical information explains getting around Zabljak, local taxis and car hire, alongside accommodation recommendations and booking platforms. For mobile internet, it covers MTEL eSIMs, regular calls and regional roaming. The onward travel section connects Zabljak bus station, train travel via Mojkovac, ticket purchases and arrival from the airport. It also covers currency, card payments and cash exchange, as well as the role of a car for trips beyond the town centre. Three questions at the end clarify printing a bus ticket, registering a foreign guest and the cost of carrying a suitcase.

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Internet (eSIM)	MTEL tourist eSIM
Accommodation	Odmor.me
Car hire	Car hire in Zabljak
Zabljak bus station	Zabljak bus station on the map Bus departures and tickets on BusTicket4.me
Train station in Mojkovac	Mojkovac train station on the map Railway Transport of Montenegro timetable

Local transport and getting around

You can get around Zabljak's town centre on foot. Staying in Borje or visiting outlying Durmitor sites also involves transport outside town: local taxis provide individual rides, while a hire car allows independent trips.

Taxis and on-demand transport

A taxi can take you to accommodation outside the centre or to a chosen access point for Durmitor without your own car. You can arrange a ride with Peko Pjesivac, Mirko Gagovic, or Pavle Obradovic.

Pjesivac Peko+382 69 497 591
Gagovic Mirko+382 69 046 764
Obradovic Pavle+382 69 064 201

Car hire

Your hire car can be delivered to a selected address in Zabljak town.

The offer shows the delivery conditions and any fee for the selected address and collection time. Collection from an office is available with offers that support that option.

Car hire in Zabljak

Mobile internet and communication

You can use an MTEL tourist eSIM during your stay in Zabljak. Its data allowance, regular calls, and use in regional roaming have separate conditions that matter if you continue your trip outside Montenegro.

eSIM and activation

An MTEL eSIM lets you buy mobile internet online. Your phone must support eSIMs, and the purchase includes identity verification. The activation QR code arrives by email.

MTEL tourist eSIM

Calls and roaming

The data allowance in an MTEL tourist plan does not include credit for regular calls and SMS. Plans start with €0 credit for these services, so the data allowance does not automatically pay for them.

Domestic and regional data allowances are also separate. Mtel turist 15 includes 500 GB in Montenegro and 9.92 GB of roaming data in the listed Western Balkan countries.

MTEL tourist plans

Accommodation

Our Where to stay in Zabljak page compares Hotel SOA on the road to Black Lake, Polar Star in Borje and the Sljeme bungalows in Smrcevo Brdo. It compares their locations and accommodation layouts.

Booking.com lets you search by dates and number of guests. Airbnb lets you choose by amenities, including a kitchen, but its search may also show properties around Zabljak. The Montenegrin platform Odmor.me has separate searches for hotels and apartments.

Where to stay in ZabljakBooking.com: accommodation in ZabljakAirbnb: Zabljak and surroundingsOdmor.me: hotels and apartments

Stations and onward travel

Stations and departure points

Intercity buses arrive at the station in Zabljak town. Bus connections include Podgorica, Niksic, Pljevlja, and Mojkovac.

Zabljak bus station on the mapMojkovac train station on the map

Connections to other destinations

Zabljak has no train station. If you arrive by train via Mojkovac, the journey from its station to Zabljak continues by road.

Mojkovac train station on the map

Timetables and tickets

BusTicket4.me lists available intercity departures for the selected date and destination. Departures with an available online ticket can be booked through the portal. Railway Transport of Montenegro publishes the train timetable for travel via Mojkovac.

Bus departures and tickets on BusTicket4.meRailway Transport of Montenegro timetable

Arrival from the airport

Arrival from Podgorica Airport or Tivat Airport continues overland to Zabljak. The airport guide explains the arrival routes and transport from the terminal to town.

Getting to Zabljak from the airport

Money and payments

Currency and payment methods

Payments in Zabljak are in euros, as in the rest of Montenegro. Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, and petrol stations.

ATMs and currency exchange

Exchanging banknotes in another currency uses the cash exchange rate. NLB publishes it separately from the rate for cashless currency exchange. Routine cash exchange at NLB takes place on weekdays during branch opening hours.

Driving in the city

When a car is useful

A car is useful when your stay in Zabljak includes a trip to Savin Kuk or the Djurdjevica Tara Bridge. These are separate routes beyond a walking tour of the town centre.

Car hire in ZabljakFor a stay that includes a trip to Savin Kuk or the Djurdjevica Tara Bridge, compare offers for your planned dates and collection at an address in town. The selected offer shows the delivery conditions and any fee.

Find a hire car in Zabljak

Separate Zabljak guides cover accommodation, airport arrivals, and parking. Safety and emergency procedures are covered separately, while the city guide brings together places to visit and activities.

Planning your stayZabljak guideRecommendations for sightseeing, food, accommodation, and trips from Zabljak.

Open the Zabljak guide

About the cityHow a former stop for travellers and traders became Žabljak, and what its mountain climate means for life here.Things to doFrom walking and rowing on Black Lake to climbs and guided outings, with a winter choice between skiing and snowshoeing.SightsDurmitor's landscapes and medieval stecci tombstones, what to see and how to reach them from Žabljak.Lesser-known placesLesser-known places around Žabljak, such as Zminje Lake reached by a forest path.With childrenWalks by Black Lake and boat rides on the lake, bowling and snow outings, plus guided horse riding and rafting for families.FoodHow Durmitor skorup differs from kajmak, and which dishes belong to mountain cooking.Where to eatWhere to have a Durmitor-style lunch or a different meal in Žabljak, with suggestions on what to order.Where to stayRecommended stays in and around Žabljak, what hotels and mountain bungalows offer.AirportsGetting to Žabljak from Podgorica or Tivat Airport and where to connect with public transport.ParkingWhere to park in central Žabljak and before a walk to Black Lake.SafetyPreparing for Durmitor's changeable weather and knowing who to contact for help.Explore the city Stay plansDay-by-day plans for lakeside walks, scenic drives and excursions around Durmitor from Žabljak.

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Questions about staying in Zabljak

Can I board with a BusTicket4.me ticket on my phone?

BusTicket4.me requires a printed copy of its tickets when boarding the bus. Some operators allow an exception, but a PDF on your phone is not sufficient for every departure booked through this portal.

Ticket conditions on BusTicket4.me

Who registers a foreign guest staying in Zabljak?

When you use a hotel or another accommodation provider, the provider registers your stay. If you stay with friends as a tourist and do not use an accommodation provider, you register the stay yourself through the local tourist organisation or the competent authority.

Does an intercity bus ticket include the cost of carrying a suitcase?

A ticket bought on BusTicket4.me does not necessarily include the cost of carrying a suitcase. The operator may charge separately for luggage under its own conditions.

Baggage rules on BusTicket4.me

Travel around MontenegroContinue with the Montenegro guide

The Montenegro guide explains how to fit the coast, Lake Skadar, or the north into the number of days you have, with realistic travel times and suitable transport.

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