Facts about the bus from Dubrovnik to Kotor
| Cheapest Bus | $35 |
| Fastest Bus | 2h 5m |
| Earliest Bus | 7:15 AM |
| Latest Bus | 8:30 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 9 |
| Distance | 94 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Blue Line, Bozur Podgorica, Globtour, Globtour Medugorje |
Buses from Dubrovnik to Kotor
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Dubrovnik to Kotor Destination Reviews
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Anonymous Good trip in general. Still trying to figure out what the VIP extra is for. I am sure what it was for?
Dubrovnik to Kotor, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Nov 3, 2025
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Anonymous Border crossing will delay you by 2 hours. The WiFi on the bus. The journey says it will take you two hours but in reality it will take you for due to a snails pace border crossing . We spend 90 minutes getting through both checkpoints and an extremely hot bus . It's not the drivers fault but you know this border crossing is terrible so tell people it will take 4 hours not 2!
Dubrovnik to Kotor, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Oct 11, 2025
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Anonymous Agréablement surpris. Notre bus est parti à l’heure de sa station de départ, là où nous le prenions. La conduite était correcte. Pas de frais de station à payer en plus à l’arrivée à Kotor contrairement à ce que nous avions pu lire. Nous sommes arrivés avec 1h de retard à cause du passage de la frontière, ce n’était pas un problème pour nous car nous l’avions anticipé mais il faut le savoir. Supplément de 2€ par bagage en soute à régler directement au chauffeur.
Dubrovnik to Kotor, Bus Standard AC, Bozur Podgorica (Bozur Podgorica), Oct 7, 2025
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Anonymous Very poor english at terminals and with driver so communication was equally poor. No communications at border crossing. 2 hour bus ride took more than 4 hours. Access to wash rooms / toilets. Very poor.
Dubrovnik to Kotor, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Oct 5, 2025
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Anonymous Avoid Fridays. Your feedback page is too stupid to allow us to enter the correct date, which was the third. A sign in the bus window clearly stated that WiFi would be available, but that was untrue. The worst, though, was that the journey took more than 5 hours, instead of the 2 hours given in the timetable. The old-fashioned passport inspection at two checkpoints took lots of time, and this was aggravated by weekend travellers, filling up the road.
Dubrovnik to Kotor, Bus Standard AC, Bozur Podgorica (Bozur Podgorica), Oct 2, 2025
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Anonymous The journey took 5 hours. There was chewing gum on my chair. You have to pay 2€ per bag if you want to put it underneath. There is no way the journey takes 2 hours as advertised- it took 5.
Dubrovnik to Kotor, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Sep 9, 2025
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Anonymous The time to arrive from Dubrovnik to Kotor was 11:50 and we have 14:20!! The driver change the way 2. The driver change de way 2 times.
Dubrovnik to Kotor, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Sep 5, 2025
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Anonymous disaster. bus was 1.5 late no AC boiling hot, couldn't even breathe.
Dubrovnik to Kotor, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Sep 3, 2025
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Anonymous Hard work. We got there in the end. The coach needs to stop at passport control as you leave Croatia and again after you enter Montenegro. Everyone needs to get off the coach for this. There is also a journey by car ferry once you are in Montenegro. There are numerous traffic jams en route. The coach is 20 years old, the driver spoke no English at all, the air con was working at 70 percent efficiency. Expect your journey to realistically take 3.5 to 4 hrs.
Dubrovnik to Kotor, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Aug 11, 2025
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Anonymous Everything was perfect. From the ticket buy (online) til the destination:).
Dubrovnik to Kotor, Bus Standard AC, Blue Line (Blue Line), Aug 8, 2025
Dubrovnik to Kotor Bus Schedule
| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Globtour | Standard AC | 07:15 | 09:45 | $35.22 | |
Globtour Medugorje | Standard AC | 07:15 | 09:45 | $34.16 | |
Libertas Dubrovnik | Standard AC | 08:15 | 10:25 | $29.24 | |
Jadran Ekspres | Standard AC | 10:00 | 11:50 | $34.16 | |
Globtour | Standard AC | 10:00 | 11:50 | $34.50 | |
Jadran Ekspres | Standard AC | 11:00 | 13:10 | $34.16 | |
Globtour | Standard AC | 11:00 | 13:10 | $34.50 | |
Bozur Podgorica | Standard AC | 15:00 | 17:00 | $26.92 | |
Blue Line | Standard AC | 15:30 | 18:00 | $29.24 | |
Globtour Medugorje | Standard AC | 15:30 | 19:50 | $36.89 | |
Jadran Ekspres | Standard AC | 17:30 | 19:50 | $34.16 | |
Globtour | Standard AC | 17:30 | 19:50 | $34.50 | |
Bozur Podgorica | Standard AC | 19:00 | 21:30 | $26.92 | |
Globtour | Standard AC | 20:30 | 22:35 | $34.50 | |
Globtour Medugorje | Standard AC | 20:30 | 22:35 | $29.89 |
How to get from Dubrovnik to Kotor by bus
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Dubrovnik to Kotor by bus may not be the fastest way of travel, yet many travellers prefer to rely on the bus on this route; with easy online booking and tickets of different classes for all tastes and budgets available, the bus from Dubrovnik to Kotor a conscious and budget-friendly option.
Check the timetable before you book your ticket and read other travellers’ reviews to choose the trip that suits you best. Note that there may be several bus terminals at your departure or arrival point – always double-check where you are leaving from and arriving to. It may prove crucial if you have connecting trips.
Here is the list of operators serving the route: .
How far is Dubrovnik from Kotor?
If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 94 km between Dubrovnik and Kotor.
How long does it take to get from Dubrovnik to Kotor by bus?
Buses normally need between 2h 5m and 4h 20m hours to get to Kotor from Dubrovnik. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.
On this route, Globtour offers the fastest service. Globtour Medugorje buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.
Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.
How much does it cost to get from Dubrovnik to Kotor by bus?
The price of your bus ticket will depend not only on the distance you need to cover but on the class of your coach. E.g. expect to shell out more for VIP or sleeper buses while ordinary buses though being the cheapest option, often are a compromise on comfort and travel time. Of course, they do their job, too, and can be the only option if you hop on/off in the middle of the route.
Anyway, travelling by bus between Dubrovnik and Kotor remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Globtour Medugorje and costs USD 34.81. A Globtour Medugorje's ticket will set you back USD 34.81 on average.
Travelling by bus essentials
- If you are planning to travel during the high season, weekends, or national holidays, booking your bus tickets in advance is highly recommended. The demand is at its highest, yet very often, the number of coaches serving the route remains the same. The earlier you reserve your seat, the better. On some routes, you need to secure your ticket more than a month in advance; on others, a couple-of-days advanced booking is enough. During such periods, try to book online beforehand whenever possible, as showing up at the bus station without a ticket may result in many-hours of waiting in the queue or leave you downright stranded.
- VIP, 1st, Gold, and similar bus tickets are the most expensive option, but they provide a higher level of comfort. Normally the price of such tickets will include wide soft reclining seats, blankets, water and snacks or lunch, and sometimes some toiletries. Upper-class buses travel faster, make fewer stops during the route, and normally provide more spacious seating to their passengers and a better travel experience.
- Not all buses have an on-board toilet, but generally, for all trips longer than three hours, all operators schedule a bathroom and/or a lunch stop. While operators definitely do their best to keep on-board toilets clean, the smell may be an issue sometimes. For longer trips, booking a seat a bit farther from the toilet may be a good idea. Also, using bathroom stops for your toilet needs is always better than trying to find your balance in an on-board toilet on the run.
- If you travel by an air-con bus, make sure to pack layers. A hoodie, a warm scarf, or a beanie hat may prove a good idea. Air-conditioning on buses tends to be excessive, and running nose and sore throats abound after even not the longest bus rides.
- Always use the security belts even if your bus ride attendant or driver does not insist on it. Your safety comes first – for you, for sure. All buses normally are equipped with security belts, but they may be fixed behind your seat. Take time to find the belt and fix it appropriately.
- To avoid being disturbed by overhead lights, switched on during stops even at night, and too loud music or sound from the on-board entertainment system, have earplugs and a sleeping mask at hand.
- As a courtesy to other passengers, avoid using strong perfumes or smelly foods. Some foods like cheeses or durians are forbidden to take on-board – check in advance. Alcohol is also prohibited on the majority of buses.
- Note that if the bus requires refuelling en-route, passengers will be asked to get off the bus. Operators are not allowed to refuel with passengers on board due to safety reasons. Usually, it takes from 5 to 10 minutes and is often combined with a toilet/lunch stop.
- If not stated otherwise in your tickets, arrive at the bus station 20-30 minutes before departure. It will give you enough time to find the departure platform and check-in. For international trips, you may need more time for check-in and border formalities.
Transportation from Dubrovnik to Kotor
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Buses$ 34.81
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Flights$ 342.26
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Taxis$ 270.33
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