Getting around Tivat means choosing between local buses, taxis and road links to the Adriatic Highway. The Naval Heritage Collection Museum is about 13 minutes on foot from Hotel Kamelija, a two-star hotel in Herceg Novi, while Perast’s palaces make a separate outing by car.
- Local transport: buses, taxis and occasional maritime transport serve Tivat.
- Bus station: Bonići I.
- Ferry: pedestrians and bicycles travel free on the Lepetane–Kamenari crossing.
Getting oriented around Tivat
Tivat’s municipal public transport includes buses, taxis and occasional maritime services, and public bus routes connect to the Adriatic Highway. The airport is approximately 2.5 km south of Tivat city centre, a useful point of reference when planning arrivals or onward travel.
Tivat Airport is about 19 minutes by car from Hotel Kamelija. For transfer choices and the airport journey, read this guide to getting from Tivat Airport to the hotel.
Walking for nearby visits
The Naval Heritage Collection Museum is about 13 minutes on foot from the hotel, or about 3 minutes by car. The Naval Heritage Collection Museum in Tivat can be part of a visit to town.
Tivat’s bicycle paths are integrated into central streets. On surrounding streets, cycling takes place on the road, except on newer roads where paths were built separately.
Local buses and intercity connections
Tivat’s buses connect local routes with the Adriatic Highway, and the town has municipal city and suburban services. The bus station is at Bonići I; the municipality gives its phone numbers as +382 32 66 33 66 and +382 67 691 522, with opening hours of 07:00–21:30.
Municipal timetable links cover Tivat–Gradiosnica, Tivat–Krašići, Tivat–Lepetane, Tivat–Ostrvo Cvijeća and Tivat–Radovići. For exact intercity and international departures, Tivat Tourism Organization directs passengers to busticket4.me. Blue Line has a small stop in the town centre near the post office.
A bus to Kotor departs every hour, with example departures at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00. Check the official Tivat Tourism Organization site before you go, as schedules and service details can change.
Taxis and rental cars
Taxis give you a direct road option for trips beyond the bus network. The municipality provides these taxi numbers: Red Taxi at 19729, Đir Taxi at 19777, HaloTaxi Tivat at 19565 and MB Taxi at 19503.
Daily parking costs €5, with red-zone parking at €0.80 per hour and yellow-zone parking at €0.50 per hour. Parking Servis can be reached at parkingservistivat@gmail.com, +382 68 801 645 and +382 32 780 190.
The Lepetane–Kamenari ferry connects the two sides of the bay. Fares are €5 for vehicles up to 5 m, €9.30 for vehicles at least 5 m, €10.50 for cargo vans and trucks up to 5 tonnes, €17.50 for buses and €1.50 for motorcycles; pedestrians and bicycles cross free.
Planning a trip to Perast
Perast works well as a separate outing from Tivat, whether you travel by bus or car. From Hotel Kamelija, Bujović Palace is about 36 minutes by car, Smekja Palace about 35 minutes and Zmajević Palace about 32 minutes.
For a car-free option, Tivat Tourism Organization directs visitors to intercity timetable information at busticket4.me. A day trip to Perast can help you organize the town’s sights around your transport plans.
FAQs
Where is Tivat’s bus station?
The bus station is at Bonići I.
Does Tivat have public buses?
Yes. Municipal city and suburban routes serve Tivat, and local buses connect with the Adriatic Highway.
Can you take a bicycle on the Lepetane–Kamenari ferry?
Yes. The crossing is free for bicycles and pedestrians.