Dubrovnik to Budva on the Montenegrin coast

Budva is Montenegro's main beach town, about two and a half hours from Dubrovnik. The route crosses the border at Debeli Brijeg and continues past the Bay of Kotor to the open coast.

We drive you from your door in Dubrovnik to your accommodation in Budva, Bečići or the places around, and back again to Dubrovnik or the airport.

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At a glance

Distance: About 110 km
Driving time: Around 2.5 hours, plus time at the border
Border: Croatia – Montenegro, passport or ID card
Price: Price on request
Vehicles: Seat Alhambra, up to 6 passengers · VW Passat, up to 4 (luggage checked first)

Timing the return

The border is the part of the day you cannot predict in summer. If you are flying home from Dubrovnik, send us the flight time and we work back from it, with a generous margin for the queue.

Questions about this route

What documents do we need?

Each passenger needs a valid passport or an ID card that is accepted for entry to Montenegro. Check the rules for your nationality before travelling.

Can you pick us up in Budva for a flight from Dubrovnik?

Yes. Send your address in Budva and the flight time, and we agree a pick-up time with enough room for the border.

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Budva with stops in Perast and Kotor

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Dubrovnik – Split

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Dubrovnik – Kotor

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Dubrovnik – Mostar

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Dubrovnik – Međugorje

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