Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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If you plan to travel extensively by train, it is worth getting hold of the Thomas Cook European Rail Timetable,
which gives a complete listing of train and ferry schedules, reservation information and indicates where supplements
apply. It's updated monthly and available from Thomas Cook outlets and can be ordered online via
Border Crossings
ALBANIA
There are two main crossings: Sukobin (between Shkodra and Ulcinj) and Hani i Hotit (between Shkodra and Podgor-
ica). If you're paddling about on Lake Skadar, remember that the border runs through the lake and be careful not to
cross it. Because of problems with trafficking (of cigarettes, drugs and women), the Montenegro police patrol the lake.
The same caution should be applied while hiking in the Prokletije Mountains.
BOSNIA & HERCEGOVINA
There are two main crossings: Dolovi (between Trebinje and Nikšić) and Šćepan Polje. Other more remote crossings
are marked on some maps but these may only be open to local traffic (if they are open at all) and we've heard of travel-
lers being turned back at some crossings.
CROATIA
Expect delays at the Debeli Brijeg checkpoint on the Adriatic highway (between Herceg Novi and Dubrovnik). You
can avoid them by taking a detour down the Prevlaka Peninsula to the Kobila border post. It's been suggested to us that
this crossing is only for locals, but we haven't experienced or heard of any problems crossing here. To reach it from the
Croatian side, turn right off the highway a few kilometres before the main border crossing and pass through Pločice
and Vitaljina. The road rejoins the highway on the Montenegro side just before Igalo.
KOSOVO
There's only one crossing, Kulina, on the road between Rožaje and Pe ć.
SERBIA
The busiest crossing is Dobrakovo (north of Bijelo Polje), followed by Dračenovac (northeast of Rožaje) and Ranče
(east of Pljevlja). The train crosses at Dobrakovo.
Sea
Montenegro Lines
( 030-303 469;
www.montenegrolines.net
) has boats from Bar to Bari at least twice weekly
from May to September (deck ticket €44 to €48, cabin €56 to €210, 10 hours); and from Bar to Ancona at least weekly
from July to August (€51 to €60, cabin €70 to €230, 16 hours). Cars cost €68 to €90, but are free for bookings for four
cabin passengers.
