Compare transport from Podgorica Airport to Žabljak and plan your return for the flight, with information on fares and parking. If you land in Tivat, the guide explains the onward journey to Žabljak, including getting to the town bus station when you choose the bus.
Useful information
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From Podgorica Airport to Žabljak
| Transport | Price | Departure and arrival | Journey time |
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| Bus via Podgorica | 13-17 €Total of two one-way tickets per passenger. | TGD → Podgorica → Žabljak | Podgorica-Žabljak 145 min Full details |
| Train and bus | 11.20-13.20 €Total of the train ticket and intercity bus ticket. | Aerodrom station → Podgorica → Žabljak | Walking 18 minTrain 7 minBus 145 min Full details |
| Taxi | 130 € with Zeta TaxiPrice per vehicle to Žabljak. | TGD → Žabljak | Driving 135 min Full details |
| Car rental | Depends on the offer and datesDepends on the vehicle and rental length. | TGD → Žabljak | Driving 135 min Full details |
Transport drawbacks and limitations
| Bus via Podgorica | |
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| Frequency | There are gaps of almost six hours between some buses from Podgorica to Žabljak. |
| Train and bus | |
| Access with luggage | Aerodrom station is 1.3 km away, about an 18 min walk. |
| Frequency | There are gaps of almost 3 h between some trains and almost 6 h between buses to Žabljak. |
| Punctuality | Local trains can be delayed. |
| Waiting | Aerodrom station is small, with basic waiting facilities. |
01Getting from the airport to Žabljak
Getting from the airport to Žabljak
Here you can compare the bus, train via Podgorica, taxi and car rental for the journey from TGD to Žabljak. Direct road transport continues toward Durmitor, while public transport connects the airport with the city station in Podgorica and then with Žabljak.
Bus via Podgorica
The bus journey involves two rides and a change at Podgorica Main Bus Station. The intercity bus ends at Žabljak Bus Station, so accommodation in Pitomine or Motički Gaj requires a local onward journey. There are gaps of almost six hours between some departures from Podgorica, which matters before you buy your flight.
Train to Podgorica, then bus
You can take the train for the first part of the journey to Podgorica, then continue by bus to Žabljak. This connection requires two tickets and about an 18-minute walk from the terminal to Aerodrom station. The rail option therefore means another way to reach the intercity bus, rather than a direct train to Durmitor.
Taxi transport from the airport
You can arrange a direct transfer from TGD to Žabljak with Zeta Taxi. The ride takes you to the agreed destination without going to the city bus station. If you are staying outside the center, include the full property location in your booking, as accommodation around Žabljak lies on several approaches to the town.
TGD is in the municipality of Zeta. A Podgorica taxi license alone does not authorize airport pickups, so confirm that another service you call has permission to collect passengers there.
Car rental at the airport
Picking up a car at TGD connects your arrival in Žabljak with driving during your stay in Durmitor. The same car can take you to accommodation outside the center and to places away from the town bus station. Agree on the airport pickup point and the return location after your stay.
Details and recommendations for your arrival
Find station locations, tickets and departures under transport and parking. To compare a single transfer with a car for your stay, open the transport recommendation.
02Returning from Žabljak to the airport
Returning from Žabljak to the airport
You can return to TGD by direct road transport or by public transport via Podgorica. The bus connection changes at the main city station, while the final rail leg ends at Aerodrom station, followed by a walk to the terminal. This section relates those options to the airport arrival deadline and returning your vehicle.
When to arrive at TGD
Arrive at the TGD terminal at least two hours before your scheduled departure. The drive from Žabljak, parking and returning a rental car come before that deadline. If your airline requires an earlier arrival, follow its deadline and coordinate the vehicle handover time with the rental company.
Returning by public transport or car
The bus from Žabljak first reaches Podgorica, where you change to another bus for the TGD terminal. If you take the train for the final part, travel from the neighboring rail station to Aerodrom station, followed by about an 18-minute walk. Book a return direct transfer separately and agree on the price from Žabljak. For a rental car, confirm the place and time when the handover will be complete.
Transport details for returning to the airport
Find station locations, tickets and departures under transport and parking. To compare a single transfer with a car for your stay, open the transport recommendation.
03Bus, train and parking
Bus, train and parking
Transport options from TGD to Žabljak
- ×Metro
- ✓Bus
- ✓Train and bus
- ✓Taxi
- ✓Car rental
Explore the bus connection via Podgorica and the rail option for the first part of the journey to the city station. You will find tickets, transfer points and return routes, along with TGD parking for meeting passengers or leaving a car during a trip.
Stations and parking for travel from TGD
Public transport ends at Žabljak Bus Station beside the P5 road, with a local onward journey for accommodation outside the center. You change from the airport bus or train in Podgorica, where the main bus and rail stations are next to each other.
- Podgorica Main Bus Station
Trg Golootočkih žrtava 1
- Žabljak Bus Station
P5, Žabljak
Bus via Podgorica to Žabljak
The bus to Podgorica leaves from the area in front of the TGD terminal. A one-way ticket costs 3-5 € per passenger, and you can buy it on the bus or through BusTicket4.me. The journey ends at Podgorica Main Bus Station. The shortest road journey to that station takes about 15 minutes, while buses with intermediate stops take longer.
Bus station in front of the TGD terminal
From the same city station, continue on the Podgorica-Žabljak bus. This leg requires a separate ticket costing 10-12 € per passenger, depending on the departure. The shortest ride takes about two hours and 25 minutes and ends at Žabljak Bus Station. The two bus tickets together cost 13-17 €. There are gaps of almost six hours between some departures to Žabljak, so the chosen bus time matters when connecting with the airport journey.
The return journey starts at Žabljak Bus Station. The bus to Podgorica costs 10-12 € per passenger, and the shortest ride takes about two hours and 25 minutes. At the Main Bus Station, change to the bus to TGD with a separate ticket costing 3-5 €. That connection ends by the terminal. Departures are not evenly spaced, and each direction has its own timetable.
Train to Podgorica and bus to Žabljak
You can take the train for the first part of the journey to Podgorica. Aerodrom station is about 1.3 kilometers from the terminal, roughly an 18-minute walk. A regular second-class ticket costs 1.20 €, and the ride to Podgorica takes about seven minutes.
From Podgorica rail station, cross to the neighboring Main Bus Station and continue on the bus to Žabljak. The intercity ticket costs 10-12 €, bringing the train and bus total to 11.20-13.20 € per passenger. The shortest departures from Podgorica to Žabljak take about two hours and 25 minutes. There are gaps of almost three hours between some trains to Podgorica. Local trains can be delayed, and the small Aerodrom station has basic waiting facilities. The onward journey to Žabljak has a separate schedule, with gaps of almost six hours between some buses.
On the return journey, the Žabljak-Podgorica bus arrives at the Main Bus Station. Cross to the neighboring rail station and take the train to Aerodrom station, with a second-class ticket costing 1.20 € and a ride of about seven minutes. The terminal is then about an 18-minute walk away. The ŽPCG timetable covers both directions, and you can buy your ticket online.
Parking at Podgorica Airport
Parking at TGD costs 3 € per started hour or 10 € per day. The daily rate applies when leaving a car beside this terminal during a trip. The charge for a lost ticket is 30 €.
04Transport recommendation
Transport recommendation
Taxis and rental cars connect TGD with Žabljak without changing transport in Podgorica. Here you can compare a single transfer with a vehicle you keep for a stay in Durmitor, including contacts and booking conditions.
Car rental - a vehicle for your stay in Durmitor
Collecting a car at TGD connects your arrival in Žabljak with driving during your stay in Durmitor. A rental car can take you to accommodation outside the center and places away from the town bus station. Include your planned drives during the stay when choosing rental dates, and match the return location to the airport for your flight home.
When choosing an offer, agree on airport pickup, the total price, deposit and return time. If you land at TGD but fly home from TIV, request an offer with a confirmed return at a different location. Our Žabljak parking guide helps you arrange where to leave the car during your stay.
Taxi transport from the airport
A direct ride from TGD to Žabljak with Zeta Taxi costs 130 € per vehicle. This is the named service's price for this direction, rather than a shared tariff for all taxis. You can arrange pickup and the exact destination on +382 67 995 757 or through the transfer booking.
For the return from Žabljak to TGD, agree separately on the pickup address, departure time and price. The inbound 130 € does not automatically apply to the return direction or travel to TIV. Find contacts for the local onward journey in the practical information for Žabljak.
Tivat as an alternative
05Tivat Airport
About 172 km from Žabljak and roughly three hours of direct driving without a ferry. The bus leaves Bonići early in the morning, about a 20-minute walk from the terminal. The return bus reaches Tivat late in the evening.
Tivat Airport
About 172 km from Žabljak and roughly three hours of direct driving without a ferry. The bus leaves Bonići early in the morning, about a 20-minute walk from the terminal. The return bus reaches Tivat late in the evening.
Tivat makes sense when a stay in the Bay of Kotor comes before Durmitor or that airport suits the start of your trip. Direct road transport continues to Žabljak, while the bus leaves from the town station in Bonići. The early departure and late return limit connections with flights, and the station is about a 20-minute walk away.
From the TIV terminal to Žabljak
The road journey from TIV to Žabljak without a ferry is about 172 kilometers, taking roughly three hours via the M8 and M6 roads. This is an estimate for direct driving, while the intercity bus from Tivat takes longer. The bus ends at the same Žabljak station as the connection through Podgorica.
- Tivat Bus Station
Bonići, Tivat
- Žabljak Bus Station
P5, Žabljak
Car rental at Tivat Airport
You can keep a car collected at TIV for your stay in the Bay of Kotor and then continue toward Žabljak. Confirm the airport pickup point and return to TIV if your return flight leaves there. If your trip ends with a flight from Podgorica, returning the car at TGD must be specifically confirmed in the offer.
Taxi transport from the airport
A direct TIV-Žabljak transfer with Montenegro Tour Operator costs 215 € for a Standard vehicle for one to three people. You can arrange the booking and exact destination on +382 69 110 101. The price applies to travel from TIV. Arrange the time and price separately for the return ride from Žabljak.
Bus from Tivat to Žabljak
The bus to Žabljak leaves from Tivat Bus Station in Bonići, outside the airport. The station is about 1.4 kilometers from the terminal, roughly a 20-minute walk. The Tivat-Žabljak bus at 7.05 reaches Žabljak around 11.20, taking four hours and 15 minutes with a ticket costing 22 € per passenger. With this morning departure, a flight arriving later that day cannot connect with the bus to Žabljak.
The return Žabljak-Tivat bus leaves Žabljak station at 19.20 and reaches Bonići around 23.25. A ticket costs 22 € per passenger, and the ride takes about four hours and five minutes. From the station, the terminal is about a 20-minute walk away or a separate local taxi ride, which you can arrange with Red Taxi Tivat on +382 67 019 729. The selected departure time is listed in the separate timetable for that direction.
Parking at Tivat Airport
Parking beside TIV costs 2 € per started hour, or 15 € for leaving a car for the day. The hourly rate suits meeting or seeing off passengers, while the daily rate allows the car to stay beside the terminal during a trip.
The parking lot is open 24 hours, and charges begin on entry. After payment, you have 10 minutes to leave. A lost ticket costs 50 €, a separate charge from the daily parking rate.
Book a car for airport pickup and the onward drive to Žabljak. Compare vehicles for your travel dates, the total price and return conditions before choosing an offer.
