Day1
Kotor
Arrive in the Bay of Kotor via Tivat or Podgorica airport. Stay central near the old town and keep the arrival evening easy.
Arrival dayKeep the first day easy
Road-trip outline · focused coastal pace
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A one-week coastal plan pairing three nights on the Bay of Kotor with three nights on the Budva Riviera and a departure via Tivat or Podgorica.
- Linked route distance
- 22 km
- Driving range
- 30 min–1 hr 15 min
- Hotel changes
- 1
- Border time
- No border crossing
Totals cover the single linked Kotor-to-Budva drive. Airport transfers, local outings, parking and rental collection are excluded.
Day by day
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Day2–3
Kotor
Two full, hotel-change-free days for the old town, fortress walk, Perast boat trip or coastal scenery without changing bases.
Stay putNo accommodation change
Day4
Budva
A short 22 km coastal drive. Allow 30–75 minutes for seasonal traffic, verify parking in advance, and spend the afternoon on the promenade or old town.
Day5–6
Budva
Two full coast days for Budva's beaches, old town and Sveti Stefan viewpoints without moving accommodation.
Stay putNo accommodation change
Day7
Montenegro departure
Depart via Tivat or Podgorica airport with a confirmed flight and airport transfer.
Departure dayUse the confirmed booking
Departure decision
Finish the route
before flight day.
Tivat or Podgorica departure after a final coast night
Depart from Budva on day 7 via Tivat (approx. 25 km) or Podgorica airport (approx. 65 km). Reconfirm your departure transfer and rental return point.
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Kotor
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Arrival
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