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
$32.03
  3.1
Globtour
Standard AC
06:20
09:20
$33.09
Royal Travel Cetinje
Standard AC
06:20
09:20
$35.51
  2.8
Bozur Podgorica
Standard AC
07:30
10:45
$27.85
  3.2
Jadran Ekspres
Standard AC
09:30
12:30
$36.30
Globtour
Standard AC
09:30
12:30
$37.36
Jadran Ekspres
Standard AC
14:00
17:00
$36.30
Globtour Medugorje
Standard AC
15:15
17:35
$36.30
  3.1
Globtour
Standard AC
15:15
17:35
$37.36
Globtour Medugorje
Standard AC
17:30
20:45
$36.30
  3.1

How to get from Budva to Dubrovnik by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Budva to Dubrovnik is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Budva to Dubrovnik tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Budva to Dubrovnik?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Budva to Dubrovnik depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

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

The estimate travel time from Budva to Dubrovnik is about 2h 20m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Budva and Dubrovnik may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Budva to Dubrovnik by Bus?

The ticket price from Budva to Dubrovnik can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Budva to Dubrovnik timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Budva to Dubrovnik timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

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Transportation from Budva to Dubrovnik

Facts about the bus from Budva to Dubrovnik

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