Facts about the bus from Shkoder to Budva
| Cheapest Bus | $23 |
| Fastest Bus | 3h 10m |
| Earliest Bus | 6:50 AM |
| Latest Bus | 7:50 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 0 |
| Distance | 108 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Drita Travel, Jadran Ekspres, MS Tours, Old Town Travel |
Buses from Shkoder to Budva
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Shkoder to Budva Destination Reviews
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Anonymous Got us to the right place. The bus driver was rude to passengers. We were unaware of the €2 luggage fee (this should be communicated better when buying a ticket) and he was quite intimidating when explaining this - throwing our bags off the vehicle and saying we would need to catch the next bus if we didn’t pay (which was at 6am the following morning.) This made me uncomfortable as a female traveller. The bus stop in Shkoder was hard to find and the bus was running late. The bus itself was old and needed a clean and maintenance.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Drita Travel (Drita Travel), Sep 20, 2025
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Anonymous Expected a direct bus ride as that is what we booked. The mini bus was full of friendly people. We weren’t told why we were taking this mini bus only that we would go and meet our big bus… never told where or why. paid our €2 luggage fee then basically waited to see where we ended up… We got to Podgorica and still no one told us what was happening just to go to information. Luckily the lady there was helpful and she printed out another ticket to Budva . but then we had to pay luggage fee again… this trip was booked as a direct bus… it was far from that. Very disappointing service from Old Town Travel Company.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Old Town Travel (Old Town Travel), Jul 4, 2025
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Anonymous Great trip. The bus was clean and comfortable. I was a bit worried after reading other reviews but there was nothing to worry about. The bus conductor was helpful and informative. The driver was clean and careful (no smoking like on other reviews). The bus was delayed about 1 hour (but I guess that can be expected).
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Old Town Travel (Old Town Travel), Jun 29, 2025
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Anonymous On time. Smooth ride. Chain smoking driver trying to give us all cancer.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Old Town Travel (Old Town Travel), Nov 6, 2024
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Anonymous Unpleasant journey. The bus was extremely hot and smelt strongly like cigarettes, there were no windows.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Old Town Travel (Old Town Travel), Oct 9, 2024
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Anonymous Old bus. Bus was on time. The brake made awful noises all the time, the AC was dirty as well as the bus.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Oct 2, 2024
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Anonymous Tickets don’t include luggage. The driver was SO unpleasant. We didn’t realise that luggage wasn’t included in the price of our ticket and we were leaving Albania so we had just given our last cash away. It was €2 per bag on top of our pre booked ticket, and the driver simply said ‘That sounds like a you problem, find police if you want to complain. Off you go.’ And then claimed he didn’t understand anything else we said. Thankfully another passenger lent us the cash, at which point the driver wouldn’t give her the change and started pretending that she needed to pay for her bag too, even though she had already paid for hers and it was already on the bus. Just a fundamentally unpleasant man. He would also smoke on the bus even though there were signs everywhere stating no smoking.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Old Town Travel (Old Town Travel), Sep 13, 2024
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Anonymous Bus had 1 hour delay no compensation or apologies There was no bus terminal and no place to sit unbearable hell.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, MS Tours, Sep 2, 2024
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Anonymous Okay journey. The employee at the stop in Shköder was really good at keeping in touch with the driver and letting us know what was happening. The bus driver moved everyone on pretty quickly at border crossings and at scheduled stops. The bus was over an hour late arriving from Tirana. We know the traffic is bad, so needs an earlier we start time. We’d heard that Old Town buses sometimes don’t turn up, so we were grateful that it came at all. It was really hot inside the bus and no WiFi.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Old Town Travel (Old Town Travel), Aug 19, 2024
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Anonymous Delayed for an hour. Air conditioning. Delay.
Shkoder to Budva, Bus Standard AC, Globtour Medugorje (Globtour Medugorje), Aug 18, 2024
Shkoder to Budva Bus Schedule
| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Drita Travel | Standard AC | 06:50 | 10:00 | $18.54 | |
Old Town Travel | Standard AC | 10:00 | 13:30 | $19.81 | |
Jadran Ekspres | Standard AC | 13:10 | 17:30 | $24.52 | |
Drita Travel | Standard AC | 17:00 | 20:40 | $20.39 | |
Drita Travel | Standard AC | 19:50 | 23:05 | $17.61 | |
MS Tours | Standard AC | 19:50 | 23:05 | $19.81 |
How to get from Shkoder to Budva by Bus
Taking a bus to get from Shkoder to Budva 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 Shkoder to Budva 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 Shkoder to Budva?
Traveling by bus, the distance from Shkoder to Budva 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 Shkoder to Budva by Bus?
The estimate travel time from Shkoder to Budva is about 3h 10m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Shkoder and Budva 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 Shkoder to Budva by Bus?
The ticket price from Shkoder to Budva 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.
Shkoder to Budva timetable
To help you plan your trip, here is the Shkoder to Budva timetable of bus departure and arrival times.
Best Rated Companies for this Route
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Transportation from Shkoder to Budva
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Buses$ 22.32
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Taxis$ 226.44
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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