Podgorica to Skadar Lake: How to Get There
The lake is closer to Podgorica than the coast is — 35 minutes and you’re on a boat.
The lake is closer to Podgorica than the coast is — 35 minutes and you’re on a boat.
Podgorica to Skadar Lake keeps coming up in conversations at the pier, so here's the specific version — not the tourist-brochure summary, the one that changes what you actually do.
How this actually works
The way I explain it in one sentence: E762 south, exit Virpazar. 35 minutes.
Train from Podgorica to Virpazar station: 40 minutes, €2. Bus to Bar stops at Virpazar; 45 minutes.
The details that matter
A few facts worth knowing up front:
- Taxi €35–45.
My honest tips
After years of doing this myself, these are the small things that actually change the day:
- Book a rental car in advance if you’re landing in season.
- The train is scenic and cheap — a real option.
Verdict
My one non-negotiable tip: book a rental car in advance if you’re landing in season. Get those three right and you'll have a good day; get them wrong and no amount of money fixes it.
Frequently asked
How long does the drive take?+
35 minutes off-peak, 50 in Friday afternoon summer traffic.