Transportation in Serbia
Serbia offers affordable and increasingly convenient transportation options, with Belgrade making history as Europe's largest city with completely free public transit.
Free Public Transport in Belgrade
As of January 1, 2025, Belgrade became the largest European city to offer free public transport:
What's covered (FREE):
- All city buses
- Trams
- Trolleybuses
- BG Train (suburban rail)
- All city and suburban lines
Exceptions (paid):
- E1, E2, E6, E9 minibus express: 200 RSD (~€1.70)
- A1 Airport Express: 400 RSD (~€3.40)
Public Transit Network
Belgrade:
- 130+ bus lines
- 12 tram lines
- 8 trolleybus lines
- No metro (planned but years away)
Novi Sad:
- Public transport also free
- Smaller bus network
Getting Around Belgrade
| Mode | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bus/Tram | FREE | Since Jan 2025 |
| Taxi | €0.50/km | Very affordable |
| CarGo (rideshare) | €0.40-0.60/km | Serbian Uber alternative |
| Bolt | €0.40-0.60/km | Available in Belgrade |
| BG Taxi | €0.50/km | Official taxi |
Note: Uber is not officially available in Serbia; use CarGo or Bolt instead.
Taxis
Taxis are cheap by Western standards:
- Flag drop: ~€1.50
- Per km: ~€0.50
- Airport to center: €15-25
Tips:
- Use official taxis or ride apps to avoid overcharging
- Pink, Lux, and Naxis are reputable companies
- Avoid taxis soliciting at tourist spots
Intercity Travel
Buses:
- Main mode for domestic travel
- Modern, comfortable buses
- Belgrade-Novi Sad: €5-8, 1.5 hours
- Belgrade-Niš: €10-15, 3 hours
Trains:
- Slower but scenic
- Network being modernized
- New high-speed line to Novi Sad (2025)
- Belgrade-Budapest high-speed (under construction)
Driving
Requirements:
- International driving permit recommended
- EU licenses valid
- Serbian license needed for long-term residents
Car costs:
- Gasoline: ~€1.50/liter
- Parking in Belgrade: €0.50-2/hour
- Car rental: €25-50/day
Road quality: Main highways good; secondary roads variable
Airport Connections
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG):
- A1 Express Bus: 400 RSD, 30 min to Slavija Square
- Taxi: €15-25 to center
- CarGo/Bolt: €10-18 to center
Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI):
- Smaller, low-cost carriers (Wizz Air)
- Bus or taxi to city center
Cycling
- Growing infrastructure in Belgrade
- Bike paths along rivers
- Bike rentals available
- Not ideal for commuting yet (traffic, limited lanes)
Fleet Modernization
Belgrade plans to fully modernize its public transport fleet by 2027 with new buses, trams, and trolleybuses.
Pro Tips
- •Belgrade public transport is completely free since January 2025
- •Use CarGo or Bolt apps instead of Uber (not available)
- •Taxis are very affordable - use official companies or apps
- •New high-speed train to Novi Sad expected in 2025
- •A1 Express bus is the cheapest way from airport to city
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