Buses from Budva to Dubrovnik

Buses from Budva to Dubrovnik

Budva
Dubrovnik
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Budva to Dubrovnik Destination Reviews

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Anonymous
Scenery. The driver smoked and texted the entire journey. As did the ticket collector.
Budva to Dubrovnik, Bus Standard AC, Royal Travel Cetinje, Sep 12, 2025
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Anonymous
Time on tickets very wrong. Bus was comfortable thankfully as was on there 2 hours longer than should have been. Bus was meant to be a direct from Budva to Dubrovnik according to my ticket. We were meant to arrive in Dubrovnik at 5:30. We then ended up going to Kotor to pick more people up even though it was meant to be direct and then with delays at the border arrived 2 hours late at 7:30pm which meant I missed my next part of the journey. not ideal.
Budva to Dubrovnik, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Aug 24, 2025
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Anonymous
Very little I liked. Probably that I managed to get a seat. That was all. There's several things I'm not happy about. First is the schedule. This trip from Budva to Dubrovnik was meant to be 3hr. It took 6hr. I know there's two borders and it takes time but we were not stuck 3 extra hours in the border control. This second complaint is in general for bus drivers. It's a scam, charging passengers 10e to get off at the dubrovnik airport. This bus literally passed in front of the airport. There's no need to detour or drive extra miles. Three girls didn't have 30e to pay him and he told them to go back to their seats while the passengers who paid got off. This adds to the fact you have to pay extra for luggage and extra at the bus station tax.
Budva to Dubrovnik, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Aug 19, 2025
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Anonymous
14:00 to 17:00 was 15:15-22:30 in reality. 3 hour ride took over 7 hours. Caused alot issues in the arrival end.
Budva to Dubrovnik, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Aug 18, 2025
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Anonymous
No words…. My bus was suppose to be at 2PM and arrived at 5PM at Dubrovnik. I had a flight at 8:20PM so I was very secure with the timing. Expect that the bus was almost 2h late ! At 7:10PM we were still at the border and I dont even know I long it was, I had to finish the travel by walk to have the chance to have my flight. Unbeliveble !!! It a shame to wrote wrong hours of travelling.
Budva to Dubrovnik, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Aug 13, 2025
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Anonymous
The ride was supposed to be 3hrs but it ended up being 7hrs instead. The bus at least had aircon. The lack of functioning seatbelts on the bus a massive safety concern. The lack of toilets which was awful considering the 7hrs bus ride. An unprofessional staff which was rude to memebers of the bus.
Budva to Dubrovnik, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Aug 12, 2025
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Anonymous
Nice trip, but think better in high season. The trip started on time. The bus was clean and it was comfortable. A remember, it's necessary to pay € 2,00 per luggage. The trip took way more time than the predicted. It wasn't the bus company foul, but it's important to keep in mind that in high season the montenegrian traffic is huge. Once again, not the bus company foul, but take it in consideration when booking a bus ride in august.
Budva to Dubrovnik, Bus Standard AC, Bozur Podgorica (Bozur Podgorica), Aug 10, 2025
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Anonymous
Bus was over an hour late but in the end not very full.
Budva to Dubrovnik, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Aug 10, 2025
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Anonymous
Good morning. I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction with the service I experience. Good morning. I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction with the service I experienced at the Budva bus station. My bus was scheduled to depart at 7:30, and I arrived at the station at 7:00 with my ticket already purchased online. However, I was denied access to the platform because I did not have a printed copy of the ticket. I was forced to print it at the counter for an additional fee of €3. This charge is unreasonable and unjustified for a single sheet of paper, especially when a digital ticket should be perfectly valid. The situation caused me significant stress. I was asked to send my ticket to the station’s email six times, yet staff insisted they never received it (or that it went to spam). With only minutes left before departure, I was still refused entry despite holding a valid, paid ticket. Only because the bus was delayed was I able to board in the end. Furthermore, I was charged an extra €2 for my luggage. When I attempted to pay, I was told there was no cha. Good morning. I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction with the service I experienced at the Budva bus station. My bus was scheduled to depart at 7:30, and I arrived at the station at 7:00 with my ticket already purchased online. However, I was denied access to the platform because I did not have a printed copy of the ticket. I was forced to print it at the counter for an additional fee of €3. This charge is unreasonable and unjustified for a single sheet of paper, especially when a digital ticket should be perfectly valid. The situation caused me significant stress. I was asked to send my ticket to the station’s email six times, yet staff insisted they never received it (or that it went to spam). With only minutes left before departure, I was still refused entry despite holding a valid, paid ticket. Only because the bus was delayed was I able to board in the end. Furthermore, I was charged an extra €2 for my luggage. When I attempted to pay, I was told there was no cha.
Budva to Dubrovnik, Bus Standard AC, Bozur Podgorica (Bozur Podgorica), Aug 3, 2025
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Anonymous
Do not pay for Traveling.com. We had to pay numerous fees not included in your price. We were ok with the luggage fees as we expected these, however we were forced to pay €8 at the station as ‘our tickets were not printed’. We felt Traveling.com are guilty of false advertising as they charge booking fees as well as the advertised price, only for us to pay an extra €14 in total in luggage, printing fees and some other unknown fee at the bus station. Far better off booking it locally than using this site.
Budva to Dubrovnik, Bus Standard AC, Bozur Podgorica (Bozur Podgorica), Jul 28, 2025
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Budva to Dubrovnik Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Globtour Medugorje
Standard AC
06:20
09:20
$32.07
  3.1
Globtour
Standard AC
06:20
09:20
$33.14
Royal Travel Cetinje
Standard AC
06:20
09:20
$35.56
  2.8
Bozur Podgorica
Standard AC
07:30
10:45
$27.89
  3.2
Jadran Ekspres
Standard AC
09:30
12:30
$36.35
Globtour
Standard AC
09:30
12:30
$37.42
Jadran Ekspres
Standard AC
14:00
17:00
$36.35
Globtour Medugorje
Standard AC
15:15
17:35
$36.35
  3.1
Globtour
Standard AC
15:15
17:35
$37.42
Globtour Medugorje
Standard AC
17:30
20:45
$36.35
  3.1

How to get from Budva to Dubrovnik by bus

Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Budva to Dubrovnik 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 Budva to Dubrovnik 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 Budva from Dubrovnik?

If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 100 km between Budva and Dubrovnik.

How long does it take to get from Budva to Dubrovnik by bus?

Buses normally need between 2h 20m and 3h 15m hours to get to Dubrovnik from Budva. 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. Bozur Podgorica 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 Budva to Dubrovnik 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 Budva and Dubrovnik remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Bozur Podgorica and costs USD 34.86. A Globtour's ticket will set you back USD 34.86 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 Budva to Dubrovnik

Facts about the bus from Budva to Dubrovnik

Cheapest Bus$35
Fastest Bus2h 20m
Earliest Bus6:20 AM
Latest Bus3:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes9
Distance100 kilometers
Bus CompaniesBozur Podgorica, Globtour, Globtour Medugorje, Jadran Ekspres, Royal Travel Cetinje