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City Museum Budva
City museum in the Old Town with archaeological finds, ethnographic displays and exhibits tracing Budva’s long coastal history.
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Podgorica to Budva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Podgorica to Budva will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 14 buses that leave Podgorica for Budva every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










The table below shows live departures for Podgorica to Budva coaches for today, Friday 31 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:54 Podgorica, Bus Station | 1h31 | 19:25 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 6:20 Podgorica, Bus Station | 1h25 | 7:45 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:26 Podgorica, Delta City | 1h19 | 7:45 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:05 Podgorica, Bus Station | 1h25 | 8:30 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:15 Podgorica, Delta City | 1h15 | 8:30 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:25 Podgorica, Bus Station | 1h33 | 8:58 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:31 Podgorica, Delta City | 1h27 | 8:58 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:38 Podgorica, Bus Station | 1h29 | 11:07 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:55 Podgorica, Bus Station | 1h30 | 14:25 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:02 Podgorica, Delta City | 1h23 | 14:25 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:55 Podgorica, Bus Station | 1h30 | 16:25 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:45 Podgorica, Bus Station | 1h35 | 17:20 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:51 Podgorica, Delta City | 1h29 | 17:20 Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Podgorica to Budva run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 39 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 39 km |
Average bus duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 4 days |
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Walled historic centre of narrow lanes, stone houses, churches and squares. Ideal for walking, photos, shopping and sea views.
Popular beachside promenade linking central Budva with cafés, shops, marinas and easy walks beside the Adriatic coast.
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Moderate for the Adriatic. Summer stays can be pricey, but dining, coffee and local buses are usually cheaper than in Croatia’s main resort towns.
A service charge is uncommon. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Budva, Autobuska Stanica -> Stari grad Budva
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Podgorica to Budva by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Podgorica to Budva buses use the Podgorica, Autobuska Stanica (Подгорица, Aутобуска Cтаница) to Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) station pair, with some services arriving at Budva, Hotel Moskva. Use this guide to compare Podgorica and Budva bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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