Bus Montenegro — Ukraine

How to get from Montenegro to Ukraine by bus

The simplest way is the direct Budva — Kyiv bus. It runs along the Montenegrin coast and through Podgorica, then crosses Serbia and Romania and enters Ukraine via Zakarpattia. There are no changes: you board in Montenegro and get off in your city, anywhere from Berehove to Kyiv.

The route suits Ukrainians who live and work in Montenegro, people visiting family, and travellers heading home after an Adriatic holiday. One bus for the whole journey means no connections to catch in Belgrade or near the border and no moving suitcases between vehicles.

Where to board in Montenegro

The bus picks up passengers along the coast and in the capital. Departure times:

• Budva — Slovenska Plaža, 18:00 (also Budva, Slavija, 18:07);
• Bečići — 18:14;
• Rafailovići — 18:19;
• Sveti Stefan — 18:30;
• Petrovac, bus station — 18:50;
• Bar — 19:25;
• Podgorica, bus station — 20:25.

Budva is known for its old town and Adriatic beaches. Bečići, Rafailovići, Sveti Stefan and Petrovac are resorts of the Budva Riviera, Bar is a port town in the south of the coast, and Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro. Choose the stop closest to where you stay. Route pages with timetables: Budva — Kyiv, Bar — Kyiv, Podgorica — Kyiv.

Where the bus arrives in Ukraine

Arrival times and journey durations are for the bus leaving Budva at 18:00:

• Berehove, ATB — 17:10 the next day, 22 h 10 min, from 5,500 UAH;
• Mukachevo, UPG petrol station — 18:05, 23 h 5 min, from 5,500 UAH;
• Stryi, OKKO petrol station — 20:50, 25 h 50 min, from 5,500 UAH;
• Lviv, WOG petrol station — 22:00, 27 h, from 5,500 UAH;
• Rivne, UPG petrol station — 01:30 on day three, 30 h 30 min, from 5,900 UAH;
• Zhytomyr, UPG petrol station — 03:45, 32 h 45 min, from 5,900 UAH;
• Kyiv, Dachna bus station — 05:20, 34 h 20 min, from 5,900 UAH.

For Zakarpattia and Lviv see Budva — Mukachevo and Budva — Lviv. There is no separate stop in Uzhhorod: the nearest is Mukachevo, about 40 km from Uzhhorod.

You can book any section of the route, for example Bar — Lviv or Podgorica — Mukachevo. If you live in Montenegro and travel home regularly, bookmark this page: all boarding and drop-off cities are here, and current dates are always in the date picker at the top.

What the journey looks like

In the evening the bus collects passengers on the coast and in Podgorica, overnight it crosses Serbia (Belgrade), and in the morning Romania (Timișoara). By late afternoon on day two it enters Ukraine and stops in Berehove, Mukachevo, Stryi and Lviv, then overnight and at dawn in Rivne, Zhytomyr and Kyiv. Border waiting times vary, so plan any meet-ups with a little slack.

On board there is a toilet, air conditioning, 220 V sockets, USB charging and Starlink internet. You can work, watch films or stay in touch with family all the way.

Luggage, documents and what to bring

The fare includes one piece of luggage up to 25 kg and hand luggage up to 5 kg. Extra luggage is 1,200 UAH per piece up to 25 kg.

You need a biometric passport. Ukrainian citizens with a biometric passport can enter Montenegro, Serbia and Romania visa-free; check the current rules on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website before you travel.

To Kyiv it is two nights on the road, so bring water, snacks, a power bank with a cable and a blanket or travel pillow. Keep your passport in your hand luggage rather than in the suitcase in the hold.

Tickets from Montenegro to Ukraine

Fares start from 5,500 UAH to Berehove, Mukachevo, Stryi and Lviv, and from 5,900 UAH to Rivne, Zhytomyr and Kyiv. Departures are regular, every week; available dates are in the date picker at the top of the page. Choose your boarding and drop-off cities and a date, enter the passenger details and book online. After payment, your ticket with a QR code arrives by email. Planning the trip back? The opposite timetable is on the Ukraine — Montenegro page. Support is available daily from 08:00 to 21:00 Kyiv time.