Tickets & prices
There are no ticket machines and no app — it works the old-fashioned way, and it's easy.
- At the town stops a Mediteran Express seller — usually in a Mediteran Express T-shirt and name badge — sells tickets on the pavement; tell him where you're going and pay in cash. At the smaller stops between towns you pay the driver as you board.
- It's cash only (euros) — have small notes or coins ready, as change for a large bill isn't guaranteed.
- No reservations, no seat assignments. Buses can be standing-room-only in July and August.
| Route | One-way fare |
|---|---|
| Budva – Petrovac | ≈ €2 one way |
| Budva – Sveti Stefan | ≈ €1.50 one way |
| Budva – Jaz – Trsteno – Ploče | ≈ €2.50 one way |
| Stari Bar – Čanj | ≈ €2 one way |
| Stari Bar – Sutomore | ≈ €2 one way |
Prices are approximate, change with the seasons, and depend on how far you ride. Confirm with the driver.
Passes are for residents rather than visitors. The prices below come from the operator's own 2026 price list, posted inside the buses.
| Pass | Price per month |
|---|---|
| Monthly pass | €50 |
| Worker's pass | €50 |
| Student pass | €50 |
| School pupil pass | €50 |
| Pensioner pass | €35 |
Operator's 2026 price list, in force from 1 June 2026. A free-travel (gratis) pass is also mentioned on the operator's notices, but no price is given for it.
Per the operator's posted notice: you must carry the physical pass card and show it to the driver or conductor — a photo of the card on your phone is not accepted. Without the card you pay the normal fare.
Neither notice says where passes are issued, and we haven't been able to confirm a sales point.
This site is an unofficial guide — we can't sell, issue or check passes. Ask Mediteran Express directly: call or email the office for prices, opening hours and the documents you need to bring.
Phone: +382 33 451 089 · +382 67 890 999
Email: mediteranexpress@t-com.me
Address: Trg sunca br. 2, Budva
The local bus terminal is on Mediteranska street at the central roundabout, directly across from the Perla café. Timetables are posted on signs at the stop.
How do I buy a bus ticket in Budva?
At the town stops a Mediteran Express seller (in a Mediteran Express T-shirt and name badge) sells tickets on the pavement — tell him your destination and pay in cash. At the smaller stops between towns you pay the driver as you board. There are no ticket machines or apps.
How much is a Mediteran Express bus ticket?
Fares depend on distance: about €1.50 for short hops like Budva to Bečići or Sveti Stefan, and around €2 all the way to Petrovac.
Can I pay for the bus by card?
No. Mediteran Express is cash only (euros). Bring small notes and coins, as drivers and sellers can’t always change a large bill.
Do I buy the ticket before or on the bus?
Both happen. At the town stops a seller hands you a ticket before you board; at the smaller stops between towns you pay the driver on the bus.
Do I need to book the bus in advance?
No. There are no reservations or seat assignments — just turn up at the stop. In July and August buses can be standing-room-only.
How much is a monthly bus pass in Budva?
Per Mediteran Express’s 2026 price list, in force from 1 June 2026, the monthly, worker’s, student and school pupil passes cost €50 a month and the pensioner pass €35. Passes are for residents, and you have to carry the physical card — a photo of it on your phone isn’t accepted.