Jabuka – Ranče border queue today
As of 11:53 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Jabuka – Ranče” border crossing is 45 min towards Montenegro and 45 min towards Serbia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 00:00–02:00.
Typically at this time (Thursday, → Montenegro): 45 min — median of the last 60 days.
Sources: traveller reports · nakordoni.eu · How we calculate waiting time
- Cars
- 45 min
- Buses
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- On foot
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- Cars
- 45 min
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- On foot
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Data updated
Key facts: Jabuka – Ranče
| Name on the Serbia side | Jabuka |
|---|---|
| Name on the Montenegro side | Ranče |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 42.80039° N, 20.22095° E |
| Queue towards Montenegro now | 45 min |
| Queue towards Serbia now | 45 min |
About Jabuka – Ranče
The mountain road from the Prijepolje area in Serbia to Pljevlja in Montenegro crosses the border at Jabuka – Ranče. It is a quieter alternative to the main route via Bijelo Polje, especially convenient for anyone heading to Pljevlja, Žabljak and the Durmitor massif – the mountains of northern Montenegro – before dropping down to the sea. The crossing handles cars in both directions.
In the 60-day data Jabuka is the quickest of the three published crossings between Serbia and Montenegro. The typical wait is about 20–25 minutes in both directions and hardly depends on the day of the week – the gap between the best and worst day is 2–3 minutes. Sunday is marginally longer, with small peaks in the morning when entering Montenegro and in the afternoon when entering Serbia; night is the shortest. On the way into Serbia, the afternoon is slightly worse.
Since the fluctuations are negligible, you can fit the crossing to your travel plan rather than the other way round. If your destination is in northern Montenegro, Jabuka – Ranče is clearly the better choice in the data compared with Gostun – Dobrakovo, where the typical wait is over an hour, and also better than Špiljani – Dračenovac, with waits of three quarters of an hour to an hour. Bear in mind, though, that the road onwards to the south and the coast is winding mountain driving.
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When is the queue at Jabuka – Ranče shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (2130 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Montenegro · Cars
| Calmest day | Monday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Monday |
| Best time to set off | Monday, 00:00–02:00 (~45 min) |
| Time to avoid | Sunday, 22:00–00:00 (~45 min) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 45 min |
| Tuesday | 45 min |
| Wednesday | 45 min |
| Thursday | 45 min |
| Friday | 45 min |
| Saturday | 45 min |
| Sunday | 45 min |
What the last 60 days of data show: Jabuka – Ranče
At Jabuka – Ranče the day of the week changes little – around 45 min on average on weekdays and weekends alike.
There was no queue in only 0% of hours, and at the peak the typical wait is around 45 min – plan some spare time.
Directions Montenegro and Serbia are about equally busy – around 45 min on average.
Among the crossings on this stretch it ranks 2 from the fastest out of 3 (Serbia–Montenegro border, Cars).
Measured over the last 60 days.
Border webcams: Jabuka – Ranče
Checkpoint cameras — live
Parking and rest areas near Jabuka – Ranče
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 2 in our database.
Closest places to stop
- 1Rest area29,4 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2Jezerine Ski Center Car ParkCar park · paid48,4 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
What it costs to drive to Jabuka – Ranče
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Jabuka – Ranče from the 5 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikšić | 145 km | 2h 41min | — | no charge | — | hard |
| Podgorica capital | 160 km | 2h 58min | — | 15 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | hard |
| Belgrade capital | 308 km | 4h 8min | — | no charge | — | moderate |
| Niš | 354 km | 4h 35min | — | 40 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | moderate |
| Novi Sad | 371 km | 4h 35min | — | 26 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | moderate |
Calculated for a car at 7,0 L/100 km, petrol 95 at the country average on the day of calculation. Substitute your own consumption — the whole formula is here.
A road charge is counted only where the route actually uses a toll road. A vignette is always counted, because in many countries it is required on ordinary roads too.
Where a drive uses a toll motorway, the barrier toll for that section is included in the figure, at the price the road operator publishes for it. A vignette is a flat national price.
Routes calculated 01.11.2026
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FAQ
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When is the queue at Jabuka – Ranče shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Monday and the busiest Monday. The queue is usually shortest on Monday, 00:00–02:00 and longest on Sunday, 22:00–00:00.