Facts about the bus from Dubrovnik to Budva
| Cheapest Bus | $38 |
| Fastest Bus | 2h 50m |
| Earliest Bus | 7:15 AM |
| Latest Bus | 8:30 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 8 |
| Distance | 121 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Bozur Podgorica, Globtour, Globtour Medugorje, Jadran Ekspres |
Buses from Dubrovnik to Budva
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Dubrovnik to Budva Destination Reviews
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Anonymous Horrible experience, the driver smoked the whole traject plus no air conditioning. A real hell!! Driver did not speak English. We had to change the bus and no one told me. Many people was in the same situation. We asked and the second driver replied in a very bad manner.
Dubrovnik to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Sep 3, 2025
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Anonymous Bus driver Refused our tickets even though travelling said it was an eticket.
Dubrovnik to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Aug 30, 2025
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Anonymous The aircon worked well. The website was deceiving for the amount of time I actually took to get to Budva not adding the fact that there is roadworks taking over two hours more than they expected time more stopovers due to fact there’s no toilets would be good for travel time like this. seats were broken and I was already checking of tickets before going on the bus.
Dubrovnik to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Aug 10, 2025
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Anonymous Nightmare trip from Dubrovnik to Budva. We took a bus from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Budva, Montenegro. To start with, the bus was an hour late—instead of departing Dubrovnik at 10 a.m., it only showed up at 11. The staff at the station weren’t particularly friendly or helpful in explaining what was going on, or when we could actually expect to leave. After the bus finally arrived at 11, we got underway, but we quickly realized the service quality of this bus company was terrible. The bus was old, not particularly clean, the air conditioning barely worked, and it was extremely hot inside. To top it off, the journey was far longer than expected. What should have taken about two hours and a half by private car ended up taking over six hours. We left at 11 a.m. and didn’t arrive in Budva until 6 p.m. The experience was awful. We had no water, no food, and barely any breaks. Fortunately, during one of the border stops, I managed to run to an immigration office and fill up a bottle of tap water. That was the only hydration we had.
Dubrovnik to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Jul 12, 2025
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Anonymous Driver was good. We were supposed to arrive at 22:15 but we finally arrived at 23:15 We were stuck at the border during almost 1 hour without any A/C it was terrible. The guy ask 2€ for each bag in the bus hold.
Dubrovnik to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Bozur Podgorica (Bozur Podgorica), Jul 7, 2025
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Anonymous Terrible experience. Broken seats, dirty smelly bus. The seat next to me did not have a back. The bus reached its destination 2 hours after schedule. Bus driver stopped midway to buy groceries. The bus did not reach its final stop, instead dropped us in another station and drove off without explanation. A transfer was arranged after 40 minutes.
Dubrovnik to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Apr 8, 2025
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Anonymous We expected the trip to take 2 and a half hours whereas in fact it took 6 and a half hours. Driver did his best in the circumstances. The bus was an Hour late. The journey was advertised as 2 and a half hours when in fact it was 6 and a half hours. This was due to severe traffic at the border checks, the border checks themselves (two checks) a ferry trip and the fact that there are no bypasses in Montenegro so you have to enter every town and city. There is poor air con and no phone chargers. This is false advertising.
Dubrovnik to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Feb 3, 2025
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Anonymous Attitude of the driver.
Dubrovnik to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Jan 2, 2025
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Anonymous The bus itself seemed to be wearing. The availability of the bus route, and departure time option. There was no AC on the bus and the ventilation above the seat did not seemes to be effective. The interior of bus was about tired. There was a strip light missing. The emergency exit in the roof would not stay up to at least allow some air to pass in. The scheduled time does not allow for the border check and my destination arrival in Budva was 1 hour after.
Dubrovnik to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Oct 15, 2024
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Anonymous The driver was unpolite. The driver was a good driver.
Dubrovnik to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Bozur Podgorica (Bozur Podgorica), Oct 6, 2024
Dubrovnik to Budva Bus Schedule
| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Globtour | Standard AC | 07:15 | 10:15 | $37.45 | |
Globtour Medugorje | Standard AC | 07:15 | 10:15 | $36.38 | |
Jadran Ekspres | Standard AC | 10:00 | 12:30 | $36.38 | |
Globtour | Standard AC | 10:00 | 12:30 | $37.45 | |
Jadran Ekspres | Standard AC | 11:00 | 13:50 | $36.38 | |
Globtour | Standard AC | 11:00 | 13:50 | $37.45 | |
Bozur Podgorica | Standard AC | 15:00 | 18:00 | $27.91 | |
Globtour Medugorje | Standard AC | 15:15 | 20:30 | $44.60 | |
Globtour Medugorje | Standard AC | 15:30 | 20:30 | $39.12 | |
Jadran Ekspres | Standard AC | 17:30 | 20:30 | $36.38 | |
Globtour | Standard AC | 17:30 | 20:30 | $37.45 | |
Bozur Podgorica | Standard AC | 19:00 | 22:15 | $27.91 | |
Globtour | Standard AC | 20:30 | 23:25 | $37.45 | |
Globtour Medugorje | Standard AC | 20:30 | 23:25 | $32.10 |
How to get from Dubrovnik to Budva by bus
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik from Budva?
If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 121 km between Dubrovnik and Budva.
How long does it take to get from Dubrovnik to Budva by bus?
Buses normally need between 2h 50m and 3h 15m hours to get to Budva 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. 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 Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik and Budva remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Globtour Medugorje and costs USD 37.21. A Jadran Ekspres's ticket will set you back USD 37.21 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 Budva
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Buses$ 37.21
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Flights$ 389.57
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Taxis$ 270.96
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Ferries are not available
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