So, you are planning to experience the breathtaking ride up to Lovćen National Park, but you are trying to figure out the best way to get to the base station?
You do not need to worry about navigating the winding roads yourself or paying for expensive, unmetered taxis. The official Kotor-Lovćen Cable Car, in partnership with GoShuttle, operates dedicated regional shuttle links connecting Kotor, Tivat, and Budva directly to the lower gondola station in Dub.
Here is everything you need to know about ticket prices, routes, and schedules to plan your trip perfectly.
To make travel seamless, tickets are most frequently sold as a Combined Package, which includes your round-trip shuttle transfer AND a round-trip cable car ticket.
| Departure Point | Ticket Type | Approximate Price |
| Kotor Main Bus Station | Combined Package (Bus + Gondola Return) | €30 – €35 |
| Kotor Cruise Port (Near Restoran Akustik) | Independent Port Shuttle (Bus Only) | €10 (Return) |
| Tivat (Arsenalska Parking) | Combined Package (Bus + Gondola Return) | €30 – €35 |
| Budva (Donji Bulevar) | Combined Package (Bus + Gondola Return) | €35 |
- Cardholder Promos: If you book your tickets online using a Mastercard or a CKB Visa, keep an eye out for seasonal weekend promotions that offer 10% to 15% off your total package.
- Family Savings: Children under 2 years old ride free. On weekends, kids aged 2–12 receive massive discounts on cable car access (often as low as €3.50).
The shuttles are meticulously timed to align with the cable car's operational hours. The base station opens daily at 9:00 AM, with one major exception: On Tuesdays, operations begin late at 10:30 AM due to weekly scheduled maintenance. Shuttles adjust their schedules accordingly on this day.
Because Kotor is closest to the Dub base station, this line operates as a high-frequency loop taking just about 15 minutes each way.
- Main Bus Station: Continuous, regular departures throughout the day based on passenger flow.
- Cruise Port Shuttles: Specially designed for cruise ship arrivals, these gather right outside the terminal (near Restoran Akustik). Fixed morning departures usually run around:
- 08:45 AM – 09:00 AM
- 09:45 AM – 10:00 AM
- 11:10 AM – 11:20 AM
- Departure Point: Arsenalska Parking (right next to the city center and Porto Montenegro).
- Schedule: Operates on fixed daily slots (typically 3 to 5 daily departures spaced across the morning and early afternoon).
- Departure Point: Donji Bulevar (Main Boulevard in the center of Budva).
- Schedule: Fixed daily intervals. Because traffic between Budva and Jaz can be unpredictable in peak season, morning departures are highly recommended to avoid delays.
📊 Note on Live Schedules: Because traffic conditions and seasonal demand shift month-to-month, it is always best to check the exact hourly departures for your specific day directly on goshuttle.me or the official kotorcablecar.me booking engine before heading out.🚐 Prefer Privacy? The Private Shuttle Alternative
If you are traveling in a small group of 3 or 4 people, or if the fixed group shuttle timetables do not match your itinerary, you can opt for an official Private Shuttle Van (typically a Mercedes V-Class).
- The Deal: You can book a private round-trip transfer from Kotor for €60 total for the vehicle.
- The Perk: This price includes the driver waiting for you at the Dub base station while you enjoy your trip up the mountain, giving you complete freedom over your schedule.
- Book Online: Secure your seat and your gondola time slot on goshuttle.me to skip the ticketing lines at the base.
- Pack a Layer: The temperature at the top station (Kuk, on Mount Lovćen) is significantly cooler than the coastal temperatures in Budva, Tivat, or Kotor. Bring a light jacket!
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