Facts about the bus from Shkoder to Budva
| Cheapest Bus | $22 |
| Fastest Bus | 3h 10m |
| Earliest Bus | 6:50 AM |
| Latest Bus | 7:50 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 0 |
| Distance | 108 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Drita Travel, Jadran Ekspres, MS Tours, Old Town Travel |
Buses from Shkoder to Budva
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Shkoder to Budva Destination Reviews
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Anonymous Got us to the right place. The bus driver was rude to passengers. We were unaware of the €2 luggage fee (this should be communicated better when buying a ticket) and he was quite intimidating when explaining this - throwing our bags off the vehicle and saying we would need to catch the next bus if we didn’t pay (which was at 6am the following morning.) This made me uncomfortable as a female traveller. The bus stop in Shkoder was hard to find and the bus was running late. The bus itself was old and needed a clean and maintenance.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Drita Travel (Drita Travel), Sep 20, 2025
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Anonymous Expected a direct bus ride as that is what we booked. The mini bus was full of friendly people. We weren’t told why we were taking this mini bus only that we would go and meet our big bus… never told where or why. paid our €2 luggage fee then basically waited to see where we ended up… We got to Podgorica and still no one told us what was happening just to go to information. Luckily the lady there was helpful and she printed out another ticket to Budva . but then we had to pay luggage fee again… this trip was booked as a direct bus… it was far from that. Very disappointing service from Old Town Travel Company.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Old Town Travel (Old Town Travel), Jul 4, 2025
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Anonymous Great trip. The bus was clean and comfortable. I was a bit worried after reading other reviews but there was nothing to worry about. The bus conductor was helpful and informative. The driver was clean and careful (no smoking like on other reviews). The bus was delayed about 1 hour (but I guess that can be expected).
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Old Town Travel (Old Town Travel), Jun 29, 2025
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Anonymous On time. Smooth ride. Chain smoking driver trying to give us all cancer.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Old Town Travel (Old Town Travel), Nov 6, 2024
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Anonymous Unpleasant journey. The bus was extremely hot and smelt strongly like cigarettes, there were no windows.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Old Town Travel (Old Town Travel), Oct 9, 2024
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Anonymous Old bus. Bus was on time. The brake made awful noises all the time, the AC was dirty as well as the bus.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Oct 2, 2024
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Anonymous Tickets don’t include luggage. The driver was SO unpleasant. We didn’t realise that luggage wasn’t included in the price of our ticket and we were leaving Albania so we had just given our last cash away. It was €2 per bag on top of our pre booked ticket, and the driver simply said ‘That sounds like a you problem, find police if you want to complain. Off you go.’ And then claimed he didn’t understand anything else we said. Thankfully another passenger lent us the cash, at which point the driver wouldn’t give her the change and started pretending that she needed to pay for her bag too, even though she had already paid for hers and it was already on the bus. Just a fundamentally unpleasant man. He would also smoke on the bus even though there were signs everywhere stating no smoking.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Old Town Travel (Old Town Travel), Sep 13, 2024
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Anonymous Bus had 1 hour delay no compensation or apologies There was no bus terminal and no place to sit unbearable hell.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, MS Tours, Sep 2, 2024
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Anonymous Okay journey. The employee at the stop in Shköder was really good at keeping in touch with the driver and letting us know what was happening. The bus driver moved everyone on pretty quickly at border crossings and at scheduled stops. The bus was over an hour late arriving from Tirana. We know the traffic is bad, so needs an earlier we start time. We’d heard that Old Town buses sometimes don’t turn up, so we were grateful that it came at all. It was really hot inside the bus and no WiFi.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Old Town Travel (Old Town Travel), Aug 19, 2024
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Anonymous Delayed for an hour. Air conditioning. Delay.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Aug 18, 2024
Shkoder to Budva Bus Schedule
| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Drita Travel | Standard AC | 06:50 | 10:00 | $18.55 | |
Old Town Travel | Standard AC | 10:00 | 13:30 | $19.82 | |
Jadran Ekspres | Standard AC | 13:10 | 17:30 | $24.53 | |
Drita Travel | Standard AC | 17:00 | 20:40 | $20.40 | |
Drita Travel | Standard AC | 19:50 | 23:05 | $17.62 | |
MS Tours | Standard AC | 19:50 | 23:05 | $19.82 |
How to get from Shkoder to Budva by bus
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Shkoder to Budva 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 Shkoder to Budva 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 Shkoder from Budva?
If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 108 km between Shkoder and Budva.
How long does it take to get from Shkoder to Budva by bus?
Buses normally need between 3h 10m and 4h 20m hours to get to Budva from Shkoder. 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, Drita Travel offers the fastest service. Jadran Ekspres 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 Shkoder to Budva 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 Shkoder and Budva remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by MS Tours and costs USD 21.73. A Jadran Ekspres's ticket will set you back USD 21.73 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 Shkoder to Budva
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Buses$ 21.73
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Taxis$ 220.45
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