Taxi to Herceg Novi: from the airports via the ferry, from Budva and Kotor (2026)
In short
Herceg Novi is the town at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor by the Croatian border, the “town of a thousand steps”. A taxi from Tivat Airport is €30–40 via the Kamenari ferry (25 km, 40–50 minutes with the ferry) or 45 km around the bay; from Budva 47 km and €60–80; from Kotor €25–35; from Dubrovnik Airport 40 km and €60–90 across the border. Taxis stop at Nikola Đurković square, the bus station and the Pet Danica seafront — cars do not enter the stepped Old Town. A request through Budva Taxi App shows the tariff estimate, the driver confirms the price, and you pay in cash with no commission.
- Tivat Airport–Herceg Novi: via the Kamenari ferry 25 km and €30–40 (5-minute ferry, ~€5 included); around the bay 45 km and €40–50.
- Budva–Herceg Novi: 47 km via Tivat and the ferry, 60–80 minutes, €60–80. Bus from Budva bus station €6–8.
- Dubrovnik Airport–Herceg Novi: 40 km, 60–90 minutes with the border, €60–90 (cross-border licence required).
All routes from and to Herceg Novi
Routes in both directions with the Budva Taxi App tariff estimate (refreshed hourly). Price per car for up to 4 passengers; the driver confirms it before the trip.
| Route | km | min | Through Budva Taxi App |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budva → Herceg Novi | 64 | 77 | €117 |
| Herceg Novi → Budva | 64 | 78 | €117 |
Displayed fare information is an informational estimate based on the route and local tariff references; it is not a binding fare.
Where it is and where taxis stop
Herceg Novi climbs a steep slope: the highway and bus station at the top, the Old Town and seafront at the bottom, stairs in between. Taxis drop you at the bus station (highway), on Nikola Đurković square by the clock tower (upper entrance to the Old Town) or down on the Pet Danica seafront by the Škver harbour. Accommodation inside the Old Town is reached on foot, by stairs only.
Igalo — the spa suburb 3 km west with the Simo Milošević institute; taxi €4–6, cars reach the hotels without restriction.
From Tivat Airport: ferry or the long way round
The short way is the Kamenari–Lepetane ferry: 10 km from the airport to the ferry, 5 minutes on board (every 10–15 minutes, around the clock in summer, about €5 per car — ask whether it is in the price), then 15 km to Herceg Novi. In total 25 km, 40–50 minutes, €30–40 at the terminal. The long way round the bay via Kotor and Perast is 45 km, 60–70 minutes, €40–50, but without the ferry queue, which on August afternoons can run to 30–40 minutes.
From Podgorica Airport — 110 km via Budva and the ferry, 2–2.5 hours, €100–140.
From Dubrovnik Airport and Croatia
Dubrovnik Airport (Čilipi) — 40 km, Debeli Brijeg border: 60–90 minutes depending on the queue (up to 2 hours on summer Saturdays). €60–90 per car, but only taxis and transfers with an international licence may cross the border — a request through the Budva app does not cover this route; book a transfer, or take a Croatian taxi to the border and a Montenegrin one after it.
From Budva, Kotor and around the bay
Budva — 47 km via Tivat and the ferry, 60–80 minutes, €60–80; Blue Line bus from Budva bus station via Kotor €6–8, 1.5–2 hours. Kotor — 25 km along the bay, 30–40 minutes, €25–35; bus €3–4. Perast — 15 km, €15–20. Porto Montenegro — 30 km via the ferry, €35–45.
Rank, ordering, payment
Ranks: the bus station, Nikola Đurković square, the seafront by Škver. Herceg Novi tariff: €1 flag-fall, €1 per km. Ordering: Budva Taxi App (request with a tariff estimate, cash to the driver, no commission; Herceg Novi is the edge of the zone, fewer drivers at night) or local companies by phone.
Cash in euros; cards are rare. ATMs at the bus station and on Nikola Đurković square.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Tivat Airport to Herceg Novi?
€30–40 per car via the Kamenari ferry (25 km, 40–50 minutes with the ferry) or €40–50 around the bay (45 km). Ask whether the ferry fee (about €5) is included.
How much is a taxi from Budva to Herceg Novi?
€60–80 per car, 47 km, 60–80 minutes via Tivat and the ferry. Bus from Budva bus station €6–8.
Can I take a taxi from Dubrovnik Airport to Herceg Novi?
Yes, 40 km and €60–90 per car, but only with a taxi or transfer holding an international licence; the Debeli Brijeg border queue can reach 2 hours in summer.
Do taxis enter Herceg Novi Old Town?
No — the Old Town is on stairs. Drop-off at Nikola Đurković square (upper entrance) or on the seafront by Škver (lower), then on foot.
How do I get from Herceg Novi to Kotor?
Taxi €25–35 per car, 25 km, 30–40 minutes; bus €3–4 every 30–60 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Herceg Novi to Igalo?
€4–6 per car, 3 km, 5–10 minutes.
Sources and verification
Verified: September 2026
- Route tariff estimates — Budva Taxi App service (hourly); Herceg Novi municipality taxi tariff.
- Terminal and intercity prices — passenger reports from summer 2026 (Tripadvisor Herceg Novi forum, Reddit r/montenegro).
- Kamenari–Lepetane ferry — operator Pomorski saobraćaj; buses — Blue Line, Herceg Novi bus station.
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