Serbia's railways connect all the settlements of this state. Railway communication in the country has been operating since 1854. The length of railways exceeds 4090 km. Currently, the main mode of transport in Serbia is railway. It is operated by the national organization eleznice Srbije. On the website of this company - zeleznicesrbije.com, you can read detailed information about trains and routes.
Main routes
Trains in the country are an affordable and convenient means of transport. Train tickets are cheaper than bus tickets. The main route runs from Subotica to Presevo, from northwest to southeast. This line runs through Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis and other cities. The central railway station is located in Belgrade. It is a dead end, as the paths of different routes converge there. Belgrade Station connects the Serbian capital with all cities in the country, as well as with European cities. Serbia maintains rail links with Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Romania. You can get by train with transfers to Italy, Turkey, Switzerland and other countries.
The transport corridor of Europe runs through Serbia. Therefore, the country's railway network is very well developed. Trains have numerous night and day trips, allowing passengers to travel to any part of Europe. The largest transport railway junctions are Subotica, Belgrade and Lapovo. Trains of international importance regularly move through the country. Serbia trains are divided into the following categories: passenger, express, high-speed, fast.
There is also a rail link between Russia and Serbia. A train runs daily on the Belgrade - Moscow route. In the summer season there are trains Split - Moscow and Bar - Moscow. To get to Serbia from the Russian Federation, passengers need a Hungarian transit visa. Therefore, many tourists prefer air travel, which does not burden them with hassle.
Discounts and benefits for travel
Free travel on trains is provided for children under 6 years old. Children aged 6-14 receive a 50% discount on seats on trains of 1-2 classes. There are also group travel discounts. In Serbia, passengers are offered Interrail Pass tickets for a period of 3 to 8 days. Such tickets are available only to foreign tourists. Ticket prices vary depending on the train category. You should book a ticket in advance for a passing train. Almost every Serbian train has compartments for non-smoking passengers. The number of trains on the railroad increases in summer.
