How to get there
Gusinje lies in north-eastern Montenegro, at the foot of the Prokletije mountains, on the border with Albania. Gusinje is reached by road; the nearest airports are in Podgorica, Tirana and Pristina.
By car
| From | Route | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podgorica | via Albania (Božaj, Vermosh, Grnčar) | ~80 km | ~2 h 15 min |
| Podgorica | via Kolašin and Andrijevica | ~140 km | ~2 h 45 min |
| Podgorica Airport | via Albania (Božaj, Vermosh, Grnčar) | ~85 km | ~2 h 15 min |
| Shkodër (Albania) | via Vermosh and Grnčar | ~100 km | ~2 h 45 min |
| Tirana Airport | via Shkodër and Vermosh | ~185 km | ~4 h 30 min |
| Peja (Kosovo) | via Kula, Rožaje and Berane | ~125 km | ~3 h |
| Pristina Airport | via Peja, Rožaje and Berane | ~195 km | ~4 h 15 min |
| Kolašin | via Andrijevica and Plav | ~80 km | ~1 h 45 min |
| Berane | via Andrijevica and Plav | ~50 km | ~1 h 10 min |
| Budva | via Podgorica and Albania | ~135 km | ~3 h 15 min |
| Plav | – | ~13 km | ~20 min |
Distances and driving times are approximate (OpenStreetMap routing). Allow more time on mountain roads and in winter.
By plane
- TGDPodgorica Airport~85 km
- TIATirana Airport~185 km
- PRNPristina Airport~195 km
The nearest airport is Podgorica. From the airport you can continue to Gusinje by rental car, taxi or an organised transfer.
By bus
Gusinje and neighbouring Plav have a bus connection with Podgorica. Timetables and fares change with the season, so check them with the operator or at the bus station before you travel.
Nearby border crossings
- Grnčar – VermoshMontenegro – Albania, on the Gusinje – Shkodër road
- Božaj – Hani i HotitMontenegro – Albania, near Podgorica
- Kula – KullaMontenegro – Kosovo, between Rožaje and Peja
Carry a valid passport or ID card. Check the entry requirements for Montenegro before you travel on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro.
In winter
In winter, snow and ice are possible on the roads to Gusinje. Winter equipment is mandatory in Montenegro during the winter period. Check road conditions before you set off.
5-day weather forecast
Source: Open-Meteo- Today26.10.Cloudy10° / 2°Precipitation 5%
- Tue27.10.Rain7° / 1°Precipitation 55%
- Wed28.10.Cloudy9° / 3°Precipitation 10%
- Thu29.10.Cloudy10° / 5°Precipitation 2%
- Fri30.10.Cloudy8° / 4°Precipitation 8%
Forecast for Gusinje (about 920 m above sea level). In the mountains it is colder and the weather changes faster.