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Museum of Contemporary Art of Montenegro
Leading contemporary art venue with rotating exhibitions by Montenegrin and international artists in a modern gallery setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$4
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$5
Fastest journey on Sep 15
52 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
52 m
Buses on Sep 15
23
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Niksic to Podgorica is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Niksic to Podgorica will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 23 buses from Niksic to Podgorica, including 23 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 52 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 52 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Niksic to Podgorica among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, while a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $5 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4. The journey takes 1h 5m versus 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Touring Kotor, Stanisic Niksic, Croatia Bus d.o.o., 4. Decembar, 18 Oktobar, Papovic, Glusica, Touring Kotor.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 06:17AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:03AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Touring Kotor | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:38AM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:08AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:18AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:08AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:18PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Touring Kotor | Departure Time 04:29PM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Glunex | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:22PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Touring Kotor | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Niksic to Podgorica buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:30 PM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h52 | 7:22 PM Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h58 | 7:28 PM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 1h30 | 8:20 PM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
![]() | 5:25 AM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h52 | 6:17 AM Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 AM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h58 | 6:23 AM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h58 | 7:03 AM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h52 | 6:57 AM Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 1h00 | 9:05 AM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 1h33 | 9:38 AM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h52 | 8:57 AM Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h52 | 9:12 AM Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h58 | 9:18 AM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h58 | 10:08 AM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h52 | 10:02 AM Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h52 | 1:02 PM Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 1h08 | 1:18 PM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 1h30 | 3:45 PM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 1h36 | 3:51 PM Podgorica, Delta City | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h53 | 3:28 PM Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h59 | 3:34 PM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:29 PM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 1h25 | 5:54 PM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 0h54 | 6:39 PM Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Niksic, Željeznička stanica | 1h00 | 6:45 PM Podgorica, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Niksic to Podgorica run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:25, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 52m |
First bus 5:25 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Podgorica — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Podgorica trip today.
Leading contemporary art venue with rotating exhibitions by Montenegrin and international artists in a modern gallery setting.
Montenegro’s principal museum in Podgorica, presenting archaeology, history, and cultural heritage in one central institution.
Art gallery in the Petrović palace complex featuring modern and contemporary exhibitions in an important historic setting.
Tree-covered hill park above the center with walking paths, shade, memorials, and several rewarding city viewpoints.
Central pedestrian square lined with civic buildings and monuments; a natural starting point for exploring downtown Podgorica.
Large urban park and riverside green space ideal for strolling, relaxing, and combining with visits to the nearby palace complex.
Kačamak is a hearty mountain staple of cornmeal or potato mash mixed with cheese and kajmak, prized as traditional comfort food across Montenegro.
Cicvara is a rich dish of cornmeal cooked with local cheese, butter, and kajmak, loved for its pastoral Montenegrin roots and warming flavor.
Njeguški pršut is Montenegro’s famous dry-cured ham from Njeguši, valued for its smoky flavor and often served with cheese and olives.
Elegant hotel restaurant offering upscale regional and international cooking, suitable for a quieter fine dining experience.
Refined restaurant known for modern Montenegrin and Mediterranean dishes, polished service, and a smart setting popular for business meals.
Well-known casual spot serving grilled meats, local specialties, and generous portions in a relaxed traditional atmosphere.
More affordable than many Western European capitals. Hotels, casual meals, and local transit are usually reasonably priced for tourists.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10%. For cafes and taxis, round up the bill for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Niksic to Podgorica by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Podgorica, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Niksic to Podgorica buses use the Niksic, Željeznička stanica to Podgorica, Autobuska Stanica (Подгорица, Aутобуска Cтаница) station pair, with some services arriving at Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja. Use this guide to compare Niksic and Podgorica bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja is 2 km from Podgorica city centre. Public transport options include:
Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small café and snack bar available.
Available in the waiting area. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja.
Available at Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Podgorica, Bulevar 21. maja: Wheelchair accessible entry and facilities.
Podgorica, Delta City is 2 km from Podgorica city centre. Public transport options include:
Podgorica, Delta City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Podgorica, Delta City. ATMs are available at Podgorica, Delta City.
Ticket office support is available at Podgorica, Delta City.
Available at Podgorica, Delta City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Podgorica, Delta City.
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