By Air:
The most convenient airport is Tivat Airport (TIV), located about 15.5 km away, with a driving time of around 39 minutes. Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) in Croatia is another option, approximately 25.4 km from Herceg Novi.
Getting There and Away
Herceg Novi features a central bus station, acting as a primary hub for both domestic and international bus routes, situated approximately 350 meters from the city center.
Flights to Tivat (TIV):
Upon arrival at Tivat Airport, one can take a taxi, costing between €20-€30 for a 40-50 minute journey. Alternatively, regular bus services are available, with tickets typically costing €5-€10 and a journey time of 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Flights to Dubrovnik (DBV):
There are no direct bus services from Dubrovnik Airport to Montenegro. Travelers typically take a shuttle to Dubrovnik Central Bus Station, then a bus to Herceg Novi. Bus journeys from Dubrovnik to Herceg Novi can range from 1 hour 5 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes, with ticket prices between €10-€31.
Flights to Podgorica (TGD):
Podgorica Airport is further, about 58.9 km away. A taxi from Podgorica to Herceg Novi can cost €60-€80 and take 2-3 hours. Bus services are also available, with tickets around €10-€15 and a journey duration of up to 3 hours.
By Bus:
The Herceg Novi Bus Station offers extensive connections across Montenegro to cities like Podgorica and Kotor, as well as international routes to countries such as Serbia and Croatia. A bus journey to Kotor takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes and costs €4-€5.
By Car Rental:
Renting a car provides flexibility for exploring the region. Several rental companies operate in Herceg Novi, with daily rates starting from approximately $25 (€23).
By Ferry:
A local car ferry crosses the Bay of Kotor between Kamenari (near Herceg Novi) and Lepetane (near Tivat), saving about 30 km of driving. The crossing takes approximately 10 minutes, with passenger cars costing around €4.5 and passengers traveling free. Ferries operate continuously during daytime in summer and roughly hourly in winter.
