Serbia (RS)

A low-cost Western Balkan EU-candidate country with a lively Belgrade expat scene, strong IT and gaming sectors, cafe culture, good regional travel links, private healthcare options and a fast-moving residence/work permit system.

Capital: Belgrade

Region: Europe

Language: Serbian

Currency: RSD (din)

Cost of living: Very affordable (index 32)

Emergency: 112

Getting Around

Transport options for living in Serbia.

Public Transport Overview

Belgrade has buses, trams and trolleybuses under the Beograd Plus system. Novi Sad, Nis, Kragujevac and Subotica rely mainly on city buses. Public transport is inexpensive by European standards but can be crowded and delayed by traffic.

Main operators:

Beograd PlusGSP BeogradLastaSrbija VozBG VozNis EkspresAutoprevoz CacakNovi Sad GSP

🎫 Transit Passes

Belgrade 90-minute ticket RSD 50 by SMS/app in central zones

Belgrade public transport selected zones

💡 Inspectors check digital tickets; payment rules change, so verify in the Beograd Plus app.

Belgrade daily ticket Around RSD 120-150 depending zone

Belgrade buses, trams and trolleybuses

💡 Useful for apartment viewings and errands.

Monthly city pass Approximately RSD 2,200-3,300 depending zone and category

Belgrade monthly urban/suburban travel

💡 Residents and commuters should compare zone needs before buying.

Novi Sad city tickets Usually RSD 100-150 per ride depending purchase method

Novi Sad city bus network

💡 Bus network is simpler than Belgrade; taxis are often affordable for short trips.

Taxi & Rideshare

Use licensed taxis or apps such as Yandex Go, Pink Taxi, Naxis Taxi or CarGo where available. Avoid unlicensed airport taxis; use the official airport taxi voucher or app pickup.

Rideshare (Long-distance)

CarGo and Yandex Go are common in Belgrade. Uber is not the standard option. Availability outside Belgrade is thinner.

Cycling

Cycling is improving in Novi Sad and parts of Belgrade but traffic can be aggressive. Use lights, avoid major arterials when possible and check bike storage before renting.

Intercity Trains

Srbija Voz runs intercity rail, including the fast Belgrade-Novi Sad line and connections toward Subotica, Nis and Bar. Buses remain more comprehensive for many towns.

Driving

Driving is on the right. Speed limits: 50 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h on rural roads, 100 km/h on dual carriageways, 130 km/h on motorways. Motorways use tolls, police speed checks are common, winter equipment is required in winter conditions, and parking zones in Belgrade/Novi Sad are actively enforced.

Airports

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is the main international airport, connected by bus, taxi and car. Nis Constantine the Great Airport handles some low-cost routes. Kraljevo/Morava has limited service.