Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) → Kotor transfer
The transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor covers 72 km and usually takes 115–144 minutes, plus whatever time the Croatian–Montenegrin border needs on the day. A private car for up to three people typically costs around €115–145, and a minivan for up to seven around €150–190; the exact price is shown before you book.
- From
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
- To
- Kotor
- Distance
- 72 km
- Typical drive
- 115–144 min
Kotor sits at the far inner end of the bay, so this ride shows you most of the Boka coastline.
How do you get from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor?
After the Karasovići–Debeli Brijeg border and Herceg Novi, the road follows the bay inland. The classic route stays on the shore through Kamenari, Risan and Perast, a slow but scenic road along the water with the mountains rising straight behind.
The alternative is the Kamenari–Lepetane car ferry over the narrow Verige strait, continuing on the Tivat side of the bay. Your driver chooses depending on the ferry queue and traffic.
Arriving in Kotor
Kotor's old town is enclosed by walls and closed to cars. The driver stops outside, close to the main gate on the waterfront side, and you continue on foot over polished stone squares. Some guesthouses are up stairways inside the walls, so a wheeled bag is not always easy.
Many visitors stay just outside the walls in Dobrota or Muo, where cars reach the door and the bay is right in front of the house.
Tips for this transfer
- Border documents
- Montenegro is outside the EU and Schengen. Every traveller needs a valid travel document for both checks.
- Hiking plans
- If you plan to climb the fortress walls or hike above the bay, pack boots in an easy-to-reach bag; you may want them on the first morning.
- Large groups
- Narrow lanes in Dobrota and Prčanj suit a minivan better than a larger coach. Mention the group size when booking.
When to leave Kotor for your flight
In July and August, allow about 5 hours between pickup and departure: two hours of driving, a generous border allowance and check-in. In quieter months around 4 hours usually works.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor?
About 115–144 minutes for the 72 km, not counting border waits. In peak summer the total can be noticeably longer.
Does the transfer use the ferry?
It can. Kotor is reachable by road all the way round the bay or via the short Kamenari–Lepetane ferry; the driver decides on the day.
Can I be dropped inside Kotor old town?
No, the walled town is pedestrian. The driver stops at the nearest accessible point outside the walls.
What does a transfer to Kotor cost?
A car typically costs around €115–145 and a minivan around €150–190. The exact price is shown before booking and stays the same if the border is slow.
Can we stop in Perast on the way?
Perast is on the bay road to Kotor. Mention a short stop when booking so the provider can plan for it.