Getting around
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Bus & tram
Bus
The bus service is extensive and reliable and covers all of Montenegro. The usual fare between towns is about €2; luggage carried below is charged at €0.50 per piece.
Car & motorcycle
Independent travel is an ideal way to gad about and discover the country. Beware of traffic police with speed radar guns; they also do spot checks of your documents and the car.
Hire
The major European car-hire companies have a presence in Podgorica but Meridian Rent a Car (081-234 944, 069 316 66), which has offies in Podgorica, Budva and Bar, is a good, cheap option.
Make sure the tyres are good and all lights and indicators work. Cars are required to carry a first-aid kit, an emergency stop warning triangle, spare tyre and spare bulbs; the police can fine you for not having these.
Train
At the time of research Jugoslovenske Železnice (JŽ, Yugoslav Railways; www.yurail.co.yu, in Serbian) were operating the trains from Belgrade that run along the highly scenic line down through Podgorica to Bar and terminating at Sutomore; their website gives timetable details. Other railway lines in Montenegro were not operational but may one day form a network for a Montenegrin Railways organisation.
Bicycle
Cyclists are a rare species even in the cities. There are no special provisions for them and don’t expect drivers to be careful around cyclists.
