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Port guide: compare transport from Kotor

Kotor, Montenegro 14 transport option(s) compared
45 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Kotor

Port call at Kotor (Montenegro). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to the old town / Sea Gate, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Terminal in the heart of the UNESCO-listed medieval old town. Immediate access on foot from the quay.

Port de Kotor
Cheapest option Free Walk to the old town / Sea Gate
Fastest option 5 min Walk to the old town / Sea Gate
Simplest option Walk to the old town / Sea Gate Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Old town within 5 minutes' walk
  • Ramparts within walking distance
  • No need for transport

Warnings

  • Intense heat in summer for the ascent of the ramparts
  • Many ships at the same time in high season
  • Very small town

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to the old town / Sea Gate

Free - 5 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

The old town is immediately accessible from the quay

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

14 option(s) shown for Kotor

Walk to the old town / Sea Gate

Old town of Kotor / Sea Gate

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The old town is immediately accessible from the quay

Attention point

Can be very busy on stopover days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the Sea Gate is just a few minutes' walk from the cruise terminal

Source : Kotor Port; WhatsInPort;

Walk to Saint-Tryphon's Cathedral

Saint-Tryphon Cathedral

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Quick access to one of Kotor's main monuments

Attention point

Alleys can be very busy in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ideal for a short visit to the old town from the port

Source : Kotor Tourism; ; Cruise Port Guide

Taxi to Tivat airport

Tivat airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The easiest way to get to the airport with your luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price before departure, especially in high season

Source : Kotor Port; Tivat Airport;

Walk to Kotor bus station

Kotor Bus Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Useful for catching a bus to Tivat, Perast or Budva

Attention point

Less pleasant with luggage or high temperatures

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the bus station is close to the old town and the port

Source : Kotor Bus Station; ; Cruise Port Guide

VTC / private transfer to Tivat airport

Tivat airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and practical with luggage

Attention point

Availability to be confirmed according to ship's arrival time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book in advance if connecting flights or disembarking with baggage

Source : Tivat Airport; ; opérateurs transferts privés Montenegro

Taxi to Perast

Perast

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A direct and practical way of getting to Perast with no time constraints

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price and any waiting time before departure

Source : Kotor Port; ; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Budva Old Town

Budva Old Town

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to visit Budva during the stopover

Attention point

More expensive than bus; traffic possible in season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting for families or groups, confirm price and return before departure

Source : Kotor Port; ; services taxi locaux

VTC / private transfer to Budva

Budva Old Town

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable, pre-fixed price and plannable return journey

Attention point

More expensive than local bus or taxi

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the pick-up point at the port and the return timetable before departure.

Source : ; opérateurs transferts privés Montenegro; Cruise Port Guide

Walk to the start of the ascent to the fortress of San Giovanni

Start of the San Giovanni fortress trail

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Access to Kotor's iconic panoramic climb

Attention point

Physical ascent, lots of steps and possible heat

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route to the start of the trail; bring water, shoes and enough time to climb.

Source : Visit Montenegro; ; Cruise Port Guide

Bus to Tivat

Tivat centre

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Several departures per day according to bus timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Low-cost access to Tivat

Attention point

Schedules to be checked; less direct than a taxi

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, walk to the Kotor bus station, then take the bus to Tivat.

Source : ; Omio;

Bus to Perast

Perast

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on season and local line
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Low-cost option to reach Perast and the mouths of Kotor

Attention point

Schedules to be checked for the return journey

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to the bus station or local bus stop, then take the bus to Perast.

Source : Local buses Kotor; ; Montenegro travel guides

Bus to Budva

Budva Old Town

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Several departures per day according to bus timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Excursion to Budva and its ancient centre

Attention point

Return to be secured according to bus timetable

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, take the bus from Kotor Bus Station to Budva

Source : Busticket4.me; ; Cruise Port Guide

Taxi to Lovćen / Njeguši

Njeguši / Lovćen road

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 70,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency By reservation or negotiation at the port
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Spectacular panoramic excursion over the mouths of Kotor

Attention point

Winding mountain road; high cost

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; bookable only with a comfortable margin and a confirmed return fare

Source : Kotor Port; ; Montenegro travel guides

Bus to Tivat airport

Tivat airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Variable timetables depending on the company
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Economical option for getting to Tivat airport

Attention point

Less simple than a taxi; airport stop and timetable to be checked

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Kotor Bus Station then check for a bus to Tivat Airport

Source : Traveling.com; CheckMyBus;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.