In 11 minutes from the old cobblestone streets of Kotor to 1,348 metres above sea level — with an unforgettable view of the Bay of Kotor.
The Kotor–Lovćen cable car offers the shortest route between two entirely different gastronomic worlds: the coastal cuisine of the Bay of Kotor and the mountain table of Lovćen. In an 11-minute ride, you gain 1,316 metres in altitude and arrive in the village of Njeguši — a place where pršut is smoked over beechwood and where every household offers cheese, honey, and rakija. This is not just a scenic excursion — it is a gastronomic journey in the vertical.
The most spectacular ride in Montenegro: 3.9 km of cable car, 1,316 m of elevation gain, and a panoramic view of the Bay of Kotor from the gondola.
Ride Duration
11 min (one way)
Route Length
3,900 metres
Elevation Difference
1,316 metres
Price (adults)
€13 / €23 (return)
Opening Hours
09:00 – 21:00
Capacity
48 gondolas, 10 passengers/gondola
Highlights
Top Routes
Kotor – Lovćen – Njeguši
Kotor – Lovćen – Njeguši
Depart from Kotor by car to the lower station Dub (10 min). Ride the cable car to Kuk (11 min). Take a local taxi or organised transport to Njeguši (10 min). Taste pršut, cheese, honey, and rakija at local households or at restaurant Kadmi. Return by cable car or via the serpentine road.
Njeguši – Kuk – Dub
Njeguši – Kuk – Dub
Start the day with the zip line in Njeguši (420 m, 45 seconds, €15). Then make your way to the upper station Kuk and ride the cable car down to Dub. Finish at the lower station with a tasting at the Tasting Bar. Total duration: 3–4 hours.
Kotor – Njeguši – Lovćen
Kotor – Njeguši – Lovćen
Drive up the serpentine road (25 hairpin bends, an Austro-Hungarian road from the 19th century) from Kotor to Njeguši — stop at the viewpoints along the way. Have lunch in Njeguši, then take a taxi to Kuk and ride the cable car back to Kotor. Duration: a full day.
Kuk – Lovćen National Park
Kuk – Lovćen National Park
From the upper station Kuk, a hiking trail leads through Lovćen National Park towards Jezerski vrh (1,657 m) and Njegoš's Mausoleum. The route is approximately 8 km one way, passes through beech forests, and offers panoramic views. Mountain footwear is recommended.
Cetinje – Njeguši – Kotor
Cetinje – Njeguši – Kotor
Depart from Cetinje towards Njeguši (16 km). Taste Njeguši cheese and pršut at private households. Stop for the zip line. Descend via the serpentine road to Kotor with a stop at Trg od oružja for coffee and dessert. An ideal day trip.
1,316 metres of elevation, 48 gondolas, one unforgettable view of the Bay of Kotor
The Kotor–Lovćen cable car takes you from 65 to 1,348 metres above sea level — and opens the gateway to Njeguši pršut, cheese, and a zip line above the Bay of Kotor.
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Did You Know?
The Austro-Hungarian army built a transport cable car from Kotor to Cetinje back in 1916, stretching over 18 kilometres — in just half a year. That cable car was only in operation until 1918. Today's Kotor–Lovćen cable car, opened in 2023, is the successor to that tradition of over a century. The Austro-Hungarian army built a cable car from Kotor to Cetinje in half a year
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