The railway network is of great importance for Montenegro. Despite this, air and bus services in the country are very popular. There are bus routes between all settlements, as opposed to railway ones. Many mountainous areas are inaccessible to trains. The passenger railway line runs from Podgorica to Bar on the Adriatic coast. The railways of Montenegro allow you to get to Serbia, from where you can get to Macedonia. You can get to Serbia from Podgorica in 8 hours. Trains on this route run four times a day. 10 trains are sent to the Bar per day. From Podgorica there is a branch to Niksic. Over the years, this section of the Montenegrin railway has undergone reconstruction. It was completed in 2008. Today trains on the Podgorica - Niksic line operate 2 times a day.
What is the difference between the railway communication of Montenegro
The country's railways are about 260 km long. Trains run across Montenegro, which in terms of quality of services are not inferior to European ones. Each compartment has 6 soft seats. At the same time, the cost of tickets is much lower than in most European countries.
The railways of the state are operated by the Railway Infrastructure of Montenegro or ŽICG. The railway network of Montenegro is not the most developed and densest in Europe. But international trains regularly move through its territory. From this country you can get to Albania and Serbia. Within the state, rail traffic does not cover all areas. Therefore, in many cases, passengers are forced to change from train to bus. For example, having arrived at Bar, a tourist can continue his trip along the Adriatic coast by car or bus. The disadvantage of the rail network is the lack of additional routes. In this regard, there are significant intervals between flights.
Train types and fares
Various trains run around the country: fast, express, passenger and high-speed trains. The railway network is very poorly developed in mountainous areas.
Low cost of tickets favorably distinguishes Montenegrin railways from other types of transport. Ticket prices vary depending on the type of train. A seat in a compartment of a first class sleeper car costs approximately 7 euros. Seats on night trains of compartment carriages cost 3-4 euros. The number of trains increases during the summer season. You should buy tickets for travel during this period in advance. Each train has seats for non-smoking passengers. The most active movement is observed on the Podgorica - Bar line.
Train tickets can be purchased at the box office or online. Train timetables and ticket prices can be found by visiting the ŽICG website - www.zicg.me.
