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How to get from Tivat to Sveti Stefan independently?
It is possible to get from Tivat to Sveti Stefan in two ways: by bus or by taxi. You can also rent a car without a driver. A bus will take you there in 3 hours (including stops and changes), the trip will cost 4 euro. By car one can get there in 35 minutes, the trip price starts from 42 euro. The distance between Tivat Airport and Sveti Stefan is 31 km.
You can get from the airport to Sveti Stefan directly, without stops. You should, however, keep in mind that the bus departure stop is 1 km away from the airport, so you will have to walk this distance. Buses do not run late in the evening and at night.
Order a transfer from Tivat
Sveti Stefan, a Montenegrin paradise
Before the dissolution of Yugoslavia Sveti Stefan island was extremely popular among world celebrities and was considered the most prestigious resort in Montenegro. It had been abandoned for about 20 years, until it was rented in 2007 by Singaporean company Amanresorts. After that all the old huts were renovated into luxury hotel rooms. From 31st of May 2012 Sveti Stefan is opened only for the resort guests, whereas other tourists settle for the stunning island views from the shore. Except comfortable hotel rooms, bars and restaurants, the resort guests are provided with an interesting sightseeing program. For example, you can visit mountain-mass Durmitor, have a walk in the park in Milocer, which was the property of the royal family. Do not forget to sunbathe on the Queen's beach - one of the most beautiful places in Europe, see the monastery Praskvica and the church built in the rock.
Bus from Tivat to Sveti Stefan
€4
2 h
from 1 h
Solo travellers
Buses to Sveti Stefan set off from Tivat bus station. The duration of the trip is approximately 40 minutes, and its cost is 4 euro. Buses do not run very often(once in several hours)and are not very comfortable: there is no air conditioner in a bus and no space for bulky luggage.
Bus from Tivat Airport to Sveti Stefan:
Direct bus to Sveti Stefan
Timetable:
Mo-Sa: from 07:55 to 17:52
Sunday: from 10:00 to 17:52
Route:
Tivat Airport – Tivat bus station – Radanovici – Lastva – Budva – Sveti Stefan
Travel time:
From 1 h (20 min – a trip from Tivat Airport to Tivat bus station, from 40 min – a trip to Sveti Stefan)
Waiting time:
2 h
Comfort level:
Low: small, no place for large baggage, no air conditioner
Cost:
4 euro
Clients:
For families without small children; young tourists; travellers with carry-on luggage; for savers; for those arriving during a day.
How to find the bus stop at Tivat Airport:
Walk to the Adriatic Highway (Jadranska magistrala), located 100m away from the terminal exit. Then turn left, and walk 800 m more towards Tivat.
Taxi from Tivat to Sveti Stefan
€42
5 min
35 min
Family
One more way to get from Tivat Airport to Sveti Stefan island is a private transfer or, in other words, a taxi from Tivat to Sveti Stefan. This option is especially suitable for tourists, arriving with the whole family, for big companies and travellers with a lot of baggage. A duration of a car trip is 35 minutes. An economy class car transfer will cost 42 euro, a minibus for 7 passengers – 50 euro.
Timetable:
24h
Route:
To your apartment in Sveti Stefan or another destination
Travel time:
35 min
Waiting time:
Taxi choice (car class or child seats) will take you 5-10 minutes.
A driver of a private transfer booked in advance will be waiting for you at the airport, at the arrivals area exit.
Comfort level:
Taxi on the spot: a ride without travel companions and stops.
Private transfer: meeting with a name sign, wide range of car classes, heater/conditioner in a car, help with baggage, fixed cost, child seats.
Cost:
from €42 for an economy class car, from €50 for a minibus for a group of 7 passengers
Clients:
For businessmen; families with small children; big companies of tourists; tourists with large baggage; tourists arriving at night;
How to find the taxi rank at Tivat Airport:
The taxi rank is located at the exit of the baggage claim area in the arrivals terminal.
Car rental in Tivat
from €16
from 1 day
from 1 year
To rent a car without a driver to get from Tivat Airport to Sveti Stefan, it’s enough to provide national driving license and a passport. But it’s better to have an IDL because in the case of an accident insurance companies will deny coverage if you use national driving license. Insurance is included in the price of car rental per day. If you want to travel outside Montenegro purchase international insurance. A renter has to pay fines and buy fuel. It’s possible to rent a car at Tivat Airport, but don’t expect a wide range of cars.
How toget from Tivat to Sveti Stefan?
It is possible to get to Sveti Stefan by bus or by taxi. Bus departure stop in the city of Tivat is 20 minutes walk away. As the majority of tourists travel on holiday with large baggage, not everybody would like to walk 1km to the bus departure stop. In this case, it makes sense to book a private transfer, all the more, this option may cost even cheaper than bus, for example, for a big group of people. Have a nice trip!
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