The beginning of the pandemic and at the same time the beginning of the frequent use of technology in the learning process changed the lives of many students as well as professors and teachers. In doing so, motivation played a significant role in guiding and encouraging students in achieving their desires and goals. This paper aimed to investigate the motivation of students in virtual teaching in relation to traditional teaching. The research was conducted with a questionnaire on 198 students from different faculties and fields in the city of Sarajevo, Split, and Zagreb. The results of the research showed that the motivation of students in virtual teaching is lower than in traditional teaching. Also, respondents are less focused on what is passed on to them during classes which may ultimately affect the final grade. But despite the negative connotations about virtual teaching, there is room for improvement and adapting teaching to the needs of students. One such advantage is that virtual teaching provides greater flexibility and harmony of private and academic life. Also, the respondents expressed a desire for combined teaching, ie a combination of traditional and virtual teaching, which can contribute to better motivation and learning.