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For travel between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro: Tickets for Sarajevo to Mostar (train or bus) can be purchased at the station; websites like busticket4.me or omio.com can be used. The bus route from Mostar to Tivat travels through Montenegro and does not require a Schengen visa. Bus travel times can be lengthy (e.g., Mostar to Tivat >3 hours, Mostar to Budva ~6 hours) and delays are possible. Be aware of potential small fees for paper tickets at the bus station. Trains from Sarajevo to Mostar are also an option and may be cheaper/faster than buses. Booking train tickets in advance might not be necessary, but purchasing directly from the conductor after finding a seat can save time.

Bus travel between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro can be long (e.g., Mostar to Budva ~6 hours, Budva to Sarajevo ~8 hours). Buses are typically comfortable, double-decker, and equipped with toilets. An extra fee (around 2 EUR) may apply for luggage. Border crossings are generally smooth, but delays can occur depending on queues. Consider the duration and comfort for passengers, especially children.

When renting a car for travel in the Balkans, specifically starting and returning in Belgrade, Serbia, be aware that options for picking up a car in one country (e.g., Serbia) and returning it in another (e.g., Montenegro) are limited and significantly more expensive, potentially costing upwards of 300 EUR.

Driving from Budva to Trebinje (Bosnia and Herzegovina) offers two main routes. The route via Kotor provides scenic mountain views and a unique landscape, while the route via Herceg Novi is faster but prone to border crossing queues. Ferry transit is a common part of these routes.

Bus tickets from Sarajevo to Montenegro can typically be purchased at the Sarajevo bus station. Payments are usually accepted in Bosnian Marks (BAM).

Bus tickets for routes between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro can be purchased online through platforms like busticket4.me or at the local bus station. Buying offline at the counter is also an option, but booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak travel times or for popular routes.

Information is sought on where to rent a car in Sarajevo Airport for travel to Montenegro, specifically requesting options that accept Mir cards.

Drivers with foreign-registered vehicles in Montenegro and Bosnia should be aware of traffic violation enforcement. While some users report no issues with Serbian plates, others have faced significant fines (up to 1000 EUR in Bosnia). Fines may be enforced even if not immediately collected at the roadside, potentially during border crossings. It is advisable to adhere to traffic regulations regardless of vehicle registration.