Arriving by Intercity Bus: Bar's Bus Station Guide

Not every arrival needs to be scenic or dramatic. Sometimes you just need a reliable, affordable way to get to Bar, and the intercity bus does exactly that. Bar's bus station handles a genuinely wide network of connections, both within Montenegro and across several neighboring countries, run by a mix of regional operators.

Where the station is

Bar's bus station sits on the edge of town, in the direction of Šušanj, one of the towns that falls within Opština Bar. It's not deep in the historic center, but it's not far from it either, and it's well within reach of a short taxi ride to most accommodation in Bar.

What connections to expect

Domestically, Bar connects to a long list of Montenegrin towns and cities, including Podgorica, Nikšić, and Herceg Novi among many others. Internationally, routes commonly run toward Serbia (including Belgrade), Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia, operated by a handful of different regional bus companies rather than a single national carrier. Exactly which routes run on which days varies by season and by operator, so if you're planning around a specific connection, check directly with the relevant company or a current timetable rather than relying on older information, including this post.

What the station itself is like

Expect a functional, no-frills station: ticket counters, a waiting area, and an information desk, rather than a shopping-mall-style transit hub. It gets the job done. If you're arriving after a long overland trip, don't expect much in the way of amenities right at the station itself, so plan accordingly if you need food or a proper rest stop.

Getting from the station to your accommodation

Taxis are generally available around the station, especially timed to the arrival of major services. If you're arriving at an odd hour, or want the certainty of a car waiting, booking ahead through the Greencar.me Taxi app takes the uncertainty out of it. Since the station sits within Bar, most transfers to central accommodation fall under our standard city tariff (1.00 EUR boarding, 2.00 EUR minimum, roughly 1.45 EUR per kilometer beyond that); if your hotel is in one of the other municipality towns, the suburb rate applies instead.

Coming from a specific neighboring country

If you're planning your route from Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, or North Macedonia specifically, Traveling to Bar Overland from Neighboring Countries covers the broader picture of how the bus network and the railway complement each other depending on where you're starting from.

Using the bus as part of a car-free trip

The bus network is one of the more practical tools for getting around Montenegro without renting a car, especially for routes the railway doesn't cover. Seeing Montenegro Without a Rental Car walks through how buses, trains, and taxis combine into a workable, if occasionally slower, way to see the country.

First things first

Once you're off the bus and have your bearings, our checklist for the first hour in Bar covers the practical basics, no matter which door you walked through to get here. And our pillar guide to arriving in Bar rounds up the ferry, train, cruise, and marina options too, in case your trip involves more than one leg.

Book a ride through the Greencar.me Taxi app: Google Play or the App Store.