In Serbia intercity buses are available on more than 1082 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 59 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Serbia intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.
The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Nis - Belgrade or Belgrade - Nis can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.
As mentioned above there are more than 1082 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Serbia. Below you will find some of the most popular Serbia travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:
From Serbia there are international bus routes to neighboring countries such as Croatia, Montenegro, and Bulgaria, as well as to other countries such as Austria, Slovenia, and Greece.
The majority of these international bus lines are daily departures, that are operated by various Serbia bus companies.
Most of the International bus departures drive from Belgrade, Nis, and Novi Sad. Of course, there are also some international bus departures from other cities throughout the country.
Below we have listed the most popular international bus routes:
If you are flying to Serbia you will land in one of 2 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Serbia airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.
Nis (Airport)
There are over 93 bus companies operating in Serbia. 78 companies offer intercity bus lines, 0 companies drive airport shuttles, 13 companies operate regional and local lines, 27 bus companies offer bus rental and 8 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 46 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Belgrade and Novi Pazar.
78 intercity bus companies operating in Serbia are very different in size. The largest Serbia company Severtrans connects more than 19 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company King Line only has service to 7 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Serbia. Full list of bus companies in Serbia can be found here.
In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Serbia there is a total of 181 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Serbia click here.
In the majority of larger Serbia cities, public transportation is available, in the cities like Belgrade or Subotica you have an extensive network of buses connecting all suburbs to the centre of the town.
Buying tickets for public transportation varies from city to city, sometimes they are bought at dedicated sales points and other times they are bought on the bus for example, so be sure to check which options are available for the city you are travelling in.
Here is a list of some Serbia companies operating both local and suburban bus lines.
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If you are traveling during the high season, it is advisable to rent your charter bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.
Here is a list of some companies offering to charter a bus in Serbia:
Lastra
Arriva Litas
Jugoprevoz
Sirmiumbus
Delontrans
As a visitor of Serbia, you have lots of great Serbia sights to visit. Some of the most popular sights are Studenica Monastery, Church of Saint Sava (Belgrade), and Kalemegdan park (Belgrade). That said, there are a lot of other sights in Serbia worth visiting! Some of the sights do not have an entrance fee, whilst others charge for entrance. Below you will find a list of the most popular sights in Serbia:
Studenica Monastery
monumental buildingChurch of Saint Sava
monumental buildingKalemegdan park
monumental buildingKnez Mihailova Street
monumentAda Ciganlija
beachNational park Tara
national parkGenerally speaking, bus travel in Serbia is one of the safest forms of transportation. Therefore, you can just sit and relax and enjoy the scenery while the drivers are making sure your bus travel goes as planned.
You have many ways of purchasing the bus ticket for your journey. One of the quickest ways is to book your ticket in advance online. However, if you don’t want to use your credit card for the bus ticket purchase, you can also buy the bus ticket at the bus station or directly on the bus (provided that there are seats left).
In order to check what documents you need to bring with you when traveling throughout Serbia, it is best to check the websites of the competent authorities prior to your travel given the fact that different rules apply depending on your citizenship.
Normally, the luggage storage is charged extra, directly on the bus. Before you board the bus, you will get a receipt for each piece of luggage that you put down into the luggage compartment and you will be charged an extra amount that can vary depending on the carrier.
Unfortunately, the general answer is no as the majority of bus companies that operate departures in Serbia do not allow pets on board. However, you can always contact the carrier directly prior to your journey or check if there is a PET icon next to their departure on our website which would typically mark the ones that do allow you to carry your pet with you on the journey.
To check the rules that apply to journeys in Serbia as far as the COVID-19 restrictions are concerned, we advise you to check the website of the Ministry of Health of Serbia. You should find all the necessary information there, and if you are unable to do it on your own, you can always contact them via email address provided on the website.
It is unfortunately not possible to give a specific answer to that question, since it all depends on the carrier you’re traveling with and the bus that will operate the route on the day of your departure. Even though the majority of the bus fleet in Serbia is of a newer generation, there are still some vehicles which are not equipped with all the necessary amenities.
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