We are planning a trip by car to Montenegro from Moscow and St. Petersburg

Buying a tour or an independent trip to Montenegro are two different types of vacation. Flight and accommodation within one day is convenient for tourists. But following by car to the country is additional emotions and impressions. Each trip by car to Montenegro begins with the preparation of the route and other things.

Getting ready to travel by car

Russia and Montenegro have no common borders. On the way to the resort, you will have to cross several countries that are members of the European Union. You can apply for a transit visa for one of them. Polish is issued quickly, for 25 Euro per person. Processing time – 1-2 weeks. To do this, you need to provide confirmation of booking accommodation in Montenegro, describe the purpose of the trip. The essay is done in Russian.

To travel by car to Montenegro you need:

• Green map. This is an analogue of the Russian OSAGO – an insurance policy for moving around Europe. Validity – 1 year.
• Money. Currency – Euro. Part can be left on a bank card, cash is taken in small bills.
• Navigation. Take a paper atlas of roads, load fresh maps into the navigator.

When calculating the time, the speed limit on the roads is taken into account. Its excess entails a fine, transportation to the impound. To travel by car to Montenegro, gasoline will cost 320-400 Euros. It depends on the starting point of departure and the vehicle.

We are coming from St. Petersburg

The trip from the northern capital should start early in the morning, on a weekday. The tracks will be free, there are few traffic police officers. Direction of movement – Belarus. We pass the cities of Pskov, Ostrov and Opochka to the border. Stop in the village of Yukhovichi for customs control. Then we head to Vitebsk. In Belarus, exceeding the speed limit over 20 km / h of the prescribed standard – deprivation of a driver’s license. We are passing Minsk, you can visit the Komsomol reservoir. The next point of travel by car to Montenegro is Brest.

Stages of the trip from St. Petersburg:

• Passage of the Belarusian-Polish border. A queue of 25-30 cars stood for about three hours. It took 20 minutes to check the documents and complete the paperwork. In Poland, we pass the cities of Lublin and Rzeszow, heading towards the border with Slovakia. The maximum speed on the highway is up to 90 km/h, in settlements up to 50 km/h. The roads are smooth, shops and cafes are open until 20:00. Before the Slovak border, you need to spend the night in a Polish motel.
• Crossing the border of Slovakia is fast, the data is written in a big book, no electronic checks. There are few motels and hotels in the country, they are only in big cities and suburbs. You can arrange accommodation with the local population, it will cost 30 € per room. The next point of travel to Montenegro is Hungary.
• There are no checks at the entrance to the country, the border is conditional. Hungary is more developed than Slovakia – gas stations have a selection of products, some even have showers. The maximum speed is 140 km / h, which allows you to cross the territory quickly. Route scheme – the cities of Miskolc, Budapest, Szeged along the E-75 highway. It is possible to linger in Budapest for sightseeing.
• After crossing the checkpoint, they choose a route through Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you drive through Belgrade, then after the capital, the route will lead through the mountains, which is difficult for an inexperienced driver. The detour is longer, but the road to Montenegro is easier. Serbian-Montenegrin border in Uzhice. When entering Montenegro, an environmental fee is paid – 15 Euros. You can drive to Budva through the city of Cetinje.

The distance from St. Petersburg to Budva is 3270 km, the travel time is 4 days, excluding local sightseeing. An independent trip to Montenegro by car will cost up to 500 Euros, products are taken with them.

Route from Moscow

The route from Moscow to Montenegro is different, but the preparation for the trip is similar. Departure is done at 6:00 in the morning, when there is a minimum load on the tracks. The trip takes from four to seven days, it depends on the program – stops in major cities and capitals, camping. You need to prepare money for toll roads – up to 150 €. They are found in the European part of the Balkan Peninsula.

Эт

Travel stages:

• Belarus. They go along the M1 highway, through the customs point, Minsk. Stop for the night – in Brest. You can do this at the Druzhba Hotel. Inspect the Brest Fortress.
• You need to leave early in the morning so as not to stand on the Belarusian-Polish border. We buy zlotys at the exchange office. The shops accept only the national currency, but you can pay by credit card. Routes E67 and E75 lead to Prague.
• On the border with Slovenia, they buy a Vignette, it is needed to travel on toll highways. Through Zagreb and Split we get to Montenegro.
• One day is needed for rest, it is made in Vienna or Prague.

The distance from Moscow to Budva is 3500 km. You can travel to Montenegro faster, but this will affect the rest – the resort needs one day to recover.

Routes in Montenegro

Upon arrival in the country, you need to choose a parking lot. It can be at the hotel or villa. Paid parking will cost 0.5 Euro per hour. The car can be used to organize an excursion program in Montenegro. The country is small, one trip will take no more than one day. Departure in the morning.

Routes for independent travel in Montenegro by car:

• Budva – Zabljak. On the way, they visit Skadar Lake, where you can eat baked carp, swim on a boat. The tour will take 1.5-2 hours. Then they head to the Niagara Falls, to the canyon of the Moracha River. The canyon of the Tara River is crossed over the Dzhurdzhevich Bridge. Stop at the Black Lake.
• Prison. There is a mountain road to the mede monastery, you need to drive carefully along it. They leave Budva or Bar at 7:00, in Ostroh they will be at 12:00. The road is full of buses and cars in summer.
• Bay of Kotor. Departure from Budva at 10-11 o’clock, you need to be in Kotor in the evening. There you can see the beautiful illumination of the fortress. In Perast, by boat, visit the island of Our Lady.

A short trip from Budva to the island of St. Stephen. But there is no way to the beach, you will need to go down the hill on foot. Parking for 1 hour – 1 Euro.

Overview of campsites in Montenegro

To obtain a transit visa for independent travel by car to Montenegro, you need to confirm your booking. It can be hotels, apartments, villas. The alternative is to stay at a campsite. There are few people in such places, they are surrounded by forests, a river flows nearby. Accommodation in houses or bungalows, amenities – kitchen, air conditioning, car parking space.

Camping in Montenegro:

• Rafting Center Waterfall. It is located in the municipality of Pluzine and specializes in rafting and canoeing services. Training services, individual lessons. Accommodation in wooden houses for up to four people.
• Etno village Sljeme v. Zabljak. Accommodation in a bungalow, rural recreation with national Montenegrin cuisine. The staff understands Russian.
• Outdoor Club OK KORAL, Bar municipality. Free parking, 10 km to the sea, few vacationers. An architectural complex of several air-conditioned cottages with Wi-Fi.
• MCM Camping in Ulcinj, on the seashore. The beach is sandy, the service is good, you can reserve an umbrella and a sun lounger. There is a playground for children, shower in the room.

Independent camping is convenient for a small number of tourists. But places must be reserved in advance, 2-3 weeks before traveling by car to Montenegro.