Trains in Serbia

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The rail network of Serbia connects the capital, Belgrade with the key towns and cities across the country. There are several routes connecting Serbia to it neighbouring countries.

Train types in Serbia

The trains in Serbia are run by the Serbian Railways (ZS). Check out their Railway map.

You can look up train times in the Interrail train timetable.

Trains in Serbia

Regional trains

Domestic trains within Serbia

Express trains (EXP)

Various routes within Serbia
International route to Switzerland

Intercity ICS

Runs from Belgrade to Novi Sad and Subotica

EuroCity (EC)

International train between larger cities
Reservations are optional

Night trains

Reservations are required

Bicycles are not allowed on trains in Serbia, except folding bikes carried as hand luggage.

Reservations for trains in Serbia

Which trains in Serbia require reservations?

International Express trains (EXP): Approximately €3 (RZD 350 in local currency).
Intercity ICS: Approximately €4 (RZD 466 in local currency)
Night trains: Rates depend on destination and type of seat/bed booked.

See reservation costs for domestic trains

See reservation costs for international trains

Domestic connections in Serbia

How long does it take to travel between cities in Serbia? In the following table you can see the average journey times.

Route	Travel time
Belgrade to Nis (Night train via Lapovo)	4h 10min
Belgrade to Novi Sad	1hr 30min
Belgrade to Subotica	3hr 50min

International train connections to and from Serbia

Route	Which train?	Travel time	Reservations
Belgrade to Bar (Montenegro)	Scenic day / night train	11 hours	Required
Belgrade to Budapest (Hungary)	EuroCity 'Avala'	8hr 30min	Optional
Belgrade to Sofia (Bulgaria)	International train	9hr 40min	Required
Belgrade to Vienna (Austria)	EuroCity 'Avala'	12 hours	Optional
Belgrade to Zurich (Switzerland)	Night train	22hr 20min	Required

For more international trains travelling from Belgrade, check out the Serbian Railway website.

Serbia rail passes

Interrail Pass options for Serbia

Interrail Serbia Pass

See all of Serbia by rail.
Youth, family and senior discounts available.
Prices from € 51

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Interrail Global Pass

Travel by train for as long as you want in up to 31 European countries including Serbia
Discounts are available for young people, seniors and families
Prices from € 208

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