How To Get From Podgorica Airport to City Center Best Way – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on March 19th, 2023 at 11:05 pm

How To Get From Podgorica Airport to City Center Best Way – You can go by train, taxi, shared transfer and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Podgorica Airport to City Center?

The distance from Podgorica Airport to downtown is 10 kilometers. Click here to book online Day Trips in Montenegro!

The travel time by taxi from Podgorica airport to city center is around 10 minutes. The taxi fare from Podgorica airport to city center is around €12. Read here the comparison of Budva vs Kotor

What Is The Cheapest Way From Podgorica Airport to City Center?

The cheapest way from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city center is by regular train for €1.20. The travel time by train from Podgorica airport to city center is 10 minutes.

What Is The Best Way From Podgorica Airport to City Center?

The best way from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city center is by shared transfer for €7 you can book online direct to your hotel. The travel time by shared transfer from Podgorica airport to city center is 20 minutes.

You can also rent a car in Podgorica airport or get a private transfer that can be cheaper than a taxi.

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SIM CARD AT PODGORICA AIRPORT

I wouldn’t recommend you to buy a sim card at Podgorica airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Podgorica. Read here Montenegro sim card for tourist and best Montenegro eSim

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WHERE TO STAY IN MONTENEGRO

You can sleep in a dorm room for less than $15 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $30-50 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $80 USD.

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How To Get From Podgorica Airport To Downtown

SHARED TRANSFER FROM PODGORICA AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER (BEST WAY)

You can go by shared transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city center for €7 if you are booking online direct to your hotel in 20 minutes travel time.

Train From Podgorica Airport To City Center

The best and fastest way from Podgorica airport to city center is by train. The travel time will take only 7 minutes The train fare is €1.20 in the second class and €2 first class.

You will have to walk 1 kilometer (check the exact location in Google Maps) to reach the Aerodrom Podgorica train station from the airport around 10-15 minutes crossing the park and turning on the left where you will see the train.

You will buy the train ticket to the driver. There are 10 trains per day and you can check the schedule on this website. You can go to Bar for €2 (2nd class) and €2.80 (1st class). The travel time to Bar is around 50 minutes from Podgorica.

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Bus from Podgorica Airport To Podgorica City Center (Cheapest Way)

The cheapest way from Podgorica airport to city center is by bus. If you want to get the bus at Podgorica airport you will have to walk 2 kilometers outside the airport (check the exact location in Google Maps). You can get a bus from Podgorica airport to the main Bus Station.

The bus fare from Podgorica airport to city center is €1 but I don’t think is worth it the walk when you can go faster by train. Only if you are on a low budget and need to pass by the Bus Terminal.

Once in Podgorica Bus Station you can go to Nikšić and Bar for around 1 hour and the bus fare is €4. If you are going to Budva the travel time is 1 hour and 35 minutes. The bus fare is around €6.

TAXI FROM PODGORICA AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

If you go from Podgorica airport to city center by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Podgorica airport to city center is around 15-20 minutes.

The taxi fare from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city center is a fixed price of €12. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

If you are going by taxi to Budva will take 1 hour and 15 minutes and the taxi fare is €55. If you are going to Ulcinj 1 hour and 20 minutes and the taxi fare is €65.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM PODGORICA AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Podgorica. Prices are around €14 and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be €3-4 per person.

RENTING A CAR AT PODGORICA AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car at Podgorica’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Podgorica. It will take you 15 minutes to get to Podgorica city center from the airport in a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar available in the airport. Prices can be around €30 per day.

Car rental options can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Podgorica and the countryside as I recommend since Montenegro is perfect for a road trip.

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BEST WAY FROM PODGORICA AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

The best way from Podgorica airport to city center is by shared transfer for €7 if you are booking online direct to your hotel in 20 minutes travel time.

The best way from Podgorica airport to city center is by train for €1.20 if you go on a budget and only 10 minutes travel time faster than the bus.

The best way from Podgorica airport to city center is by taxi or private transfer great idea if you are traveling with more people or with a lot of luggage.

WHERE TO STAY IN PODGORICA

A lot of budget option is available for accommodation in Podgorica. Where you can sleep in a dorm room for less than $15 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $30-50 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $80 USD.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL MONTENEGRO

For food budget travel in Montenegro we have to say that’s affordable. You can get snack meals in local places for €4-5 per person trying different choices like cevapcici, gyros, pizzas and sandwiches. For decent meals expect to pay €7-10 per person in a restaurant.

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