Getting Around Montenegro
From the "Bar-Boljare" highway to scenic coastal drives. How to navigate without Uber.
There is NO Uber / Lyft
Don't wait at the curb opening your app. It won't work. You must call a taxi via Viber or use local apps like TeslaGo.
Airport Taxi "Shark" Warning
Taxis waiting directly outside Tivat (TIV) and Podgorica (TGD) arrivals are notoriously expensive (€50+ for a €10 ride).
Driving in Montenegro
Roads are generally good but narrow and twisty. The scenery is distracting, and local overtaking can be aggressive.
Headlights ON
Must be on 24/7, day and night. Automatic fine if caught off.
Zero Alcohol
Technically 0.03%, which is basically one sip. Zero tolerance.
Winter Tires
Mandatory Nov 15 - Apr 1 if conditions require (snow/ice), but police check often.
The Green Card
Driving to Croatia/Bosnia? You need the physical Green Card (insurance paper).
Public Transport
Intercity Buses
Reliable and cover the whole country. Best for Podgorica to Coast or Town-to-Town.
*Note: You often have to pay a €1 "Station Fee" in cash at the bus station to get to the platform, even if you bought a ticket online.
The Train (Scenic!)
There is basically one main line: Bar - Podgorica - Kolašin - Bijelo Polje - (Belgrade).
It is old, slow, and often late. BUT, the section from Podgorica to Kolašin is one of the most spectacular scenic railways in Europe. Costs only a few euros.
Taxi Contacts
Reliable, meters used. Call via Viber: +382 69 034 892.
Standard coastal taxi. Viber: +382 67 019 191.
Airports (Aerodromi)
Podgorica (TGD)
Main hub. Open year-round. 15min from capital, 1h from coast.
Tivat (TIV)
Coastal hub. Chaotic in summer. Spectacular landing. Often closes in fog/high wind.
Dubrovnik (DBV) - Croatia
Alternative. often cheaper flights. Beware of border crossing wait times (2h+ in summer).
Ferries
- Kamenari - Lepetane: The only internal ferry. Cuts 45min off the drive around the bay. Cost: €5 per car. Pedestrians free.
- Bar - Bari (Italy): Overnight ferry. Seasonal. Great for bringing a car from EU.