Little Montenegro, tucked away on Adriatic coast between Albania and Croatia, happens to be peculiarly well connected with the outside world by train – and Audrey’s article glosses over that fact. Both the Montenegrin capital at Podgorica and the country’s principal port at Bar benefit from direct train services during the summer season from eight other European countries. The only Adriatic port that can trump Bar for rail connectivity is Venice which has direct trains to nine other countries.

Montenegro’s modest rail network includes some fabulous feats of engineering, among them the highest railway viaduct in the world which bridges the great chasm carved by the Mala Rijeka. Our view is that while buses and taxis certainly have their place in Montenegro travel, a visit to the country should certainly include a journey by train. Nor should ferries be neglected. The Kotor Bay ferry crossing, which is a critical link in the country’s domestic transport network, happens to be one of the most engaging short hops on a boat that we know.

Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries
editors
hidden europe magazine
Berlin, Germany

Perhaps I should say Montenegro is ugly so everyone won’t go there and spoil it, but I can’t. It’s a lovely place.