How to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor

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Compare bus and ferry for Dubrovnik to Kotor

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dubrovnik to Kotor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, while a ferry costs an average of €59.

Distance: 37 miles (61 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor

Compare the available ways to get from Dubrovnik to Kotor, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor is a bus with an average price of €40.

This is compared to other travel options from Dubrovnik to Kotor:

A bus is €19 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Dubrovnik to Kotor costing on average €59.

The fastest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Kotor take longer:

Ferry takes on average 3h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dubrovnik and Kotor including taking a bus and ferry.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Dubrovnik to Kotor among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€25. The journey takes 2h 14m versus 2h 2m 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.

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.

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How to get from Dubrovnik to Kotor by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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How to get from Dubrovnik to Kotor

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Dubrovnik to Kotor. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor

Travel to Kotor easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dubrovnik to Kotor.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dubrovnik and Kotor including taking a bus and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor is a bus with an average price of €40.

This is compared to other travel options from Dubrovnik to Kotor:

A bus is €19 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Dubrovnik to Kotor costing on average €59.

The fastest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Kotor take longer:

Ferry takes on average 3h 22m.

The distance from Dubrovnik to Kotor is approximately 37 miles (61 km).
The average frequency per day from Dubrovnik to Kotor is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dubrovnik and Kotor as scheduled services by bus and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dubrovnik to Kotor:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor and arrive in Kotor, Autobuska Stanica.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Dubrovnik and arrive in Budva.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dubrovnik to Kotor, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KOMPAS to go to Kotor by ferry.
  • Travel with CroatiaBus - Globtour, Jadran Ekspres Kotor, Božur, Infobus, Blue Line, Royal Travel, GoOpti to go to Kotor by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dubrovnik to Kotor with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct ferries per day with KOMPAS.
  • 7 direct buses per day with CroatiaBus - Globtour, Jadran Ekspres Kotor, Božur, Infobus, Blue Line, Royal Travel, GoOpti.
Omio customers who travel from Dubrovnik to Kotor often also extend their vacation to go to Budva, Mostar, Podgorica, Tiranë, Shkoder. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kotor and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kotor to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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