Suggested length of stay
We recommend at least 7-10 days in Montenegro to explore all this amazing country has to offer.
Modes of transport
Road
Roads in Montenegro are in great condition, and they are all free except a tunnel road. Their quality is monitored, and roads regularly go through repairs if required. But some older roads between smaller towns (or in the mountains) are very narrow, and driving on them is not for the faint-hearted. we recommend a driver.
Air
There are no domestic flights in Montenegro.
Rail
Northern Montenegrin railway goes high through breathtaking mountains, making it a tourist attraction. The line from Podgorica to Kolasin goes over the bridge over Mala Rijeka, the highest railway bridge in Europe. It is one of the favourite spots for base jumping. Montenegro has a railway line connecting Bar, located on the Montenegro coast, and Belgrade (the capital of Serbia). As it belongs to the European railway network, arriving in Montenegro by train from any place in Europe is possible. The terminal stop is Bar, and the cities the train goes through are Podgorica, Kolasin, Mojkovac and Bijelo Polje.
Ferry
Montenegro Lines is the naval company that connects Montenegro to Italy with a regular service all over the year. The fleet is made of ships “Sveti Stefan I” and “Sveti Stefan II” connecting the italian ports of Bari and Ancona to the port of Bar in Montenegro.
Food
The servings in Montenegro are huge and delicious, so make sure you loosen your belt when dining here. The food is fresh, organic and flavoursome.
Drinking water
Overall, tap water in Montenegro is considered safe to drink, as it meets the European Union’s strict water quality standards.
Visas
On an Australian passport, You can stay for up to 90 days in 6 months without a tourist visa from the date of entry into Montenegro.
Money
The local currency is the Euro. ATMs accept cards with Plus, Cirrus or Maestro access. They are widely available.
Inoculations & health precautions
Besides ticks in forested areas, there are no health precautions for Montenegro.
Embassy Contacts for Montenegro
Australian Embassy, Belgrade
Vladimira Popovica 38-40, 8th floor
11070 Belgrade, Serbia
Phone: +381 11 330 3400
Fax: +381 11 330 3409
Electricity
In Montenegro, the power plug sockets are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V, and the frequency is 50 Hz.
Getting there
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is the most direct route from all Australian capitals.
Time Zone
Time zone of Montenegro. Central European Summer Time UTC+2
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