Dubrovnik to Budva, round the Bay of Kotor
The Bay of Kotor lies between Dubrovnik and Budva, so if you are moving to the Montenegrin coast it would be a pity to drive past it. Stop in two of its towns and reach Budva in the afternoon.
After the border the road follows the shore of the bay, with steep mountains straight above the water.
At a glance
- Route
- Dubrovnik – Perast – Kotor – Budva
- Planned time
- Most of a day, depending on 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)
Stops along the way
Perast
A small baroque town of stone houses on the waterfront. Boats leave from here for the island church of Our Lady of the Rocks. Plan an hour, more with the boat.
Kotor
Kotor's walled old town, right at the end of the bay. Walk the lanes, have lunch, or climb part of the way up towards the fortress.
Budva
The last half hour from Kotor down to the coast. We stop at your hotel or apartment door.
Good to know
Each passenger needs a valid passport or ID card. In high summer the border queue can be long, so we start early and keep the stops flexible.
Other transfers
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Dubrovnik – Split via Ston
Oysters in Mali Ston or a walk on the Ston walls, then over the Pelješac Bridge to Split.
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Dubrovnik – Split via Počitelj and Mostar
The inland way to Split, with Počitelj and a few hours in Mostar.
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Dubrovnik – Split via the Makarska Riviera
A swim and lunch under the Biokovo mountain, then the last hour to Split.
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Dubrovnik – Korčula via Ston
Ston, the length of Pelješac through the vineyards, and the short ferry from Orebić.
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Dubrovnik – Zadar via Ston and Šibenik
The long way up the Dalmatian coast, broken by Ston in the morning and Šibenik later in the day.
