Serbia by Train: Book Your Serbian Rail Holiday
One of the more intriguing countries to visit on a rail holiday is Serbia, as it combines fantastic cities with stunning nature, great food and a fun-loving atmosphere.
From Belgrade to Novi Sad, Subotica and Niš, and onwards to neighbouring countries such as Montenegro, the train is clearly the way to explore the wonders of Serbia.
Serbia’s railway network is rapidly modernising, with high-speed trains running on the main line across the country, while older but still comfortable trains link Belgrade and Novi Sad with secondary cities and towns.
The slower pace of rail travel works well for visiting the major sights in Serbia’s cities, as well as its traditional villages, monasteries and stunning landscapes.
Indeed, on a rail holiday in Serbia, you can combine all those attractions in one trip – perhaps in combination with other countries in Central Europe or the Balkans.
Combining Serbia with the mountains and seaside of Montenegro is an especially popular choice among avid train travellers, as this journey takes you along the highly scenic Belgrade–Bar railway!
Serbian rail holiday packages
Looking to plan a holiday to Serbia, travelling all the way there by train? Through our partnership with specialist rail travel company Byway, you can book holiday packages covering destinations across Serbia and beyond.
Byway is one of Britain’s most established and trusted rail travel specialists, offering a wide selection of attractive train holiday packages, all with comprehensive consumer protection included.
You start your journey from your home railway station. Each rail holiday package includes train tickets, hotel accommodation of your choice, and full support throughout your journey.
To view the available packages, simply scroll through the feed above and choose a route that appeals to you. Alternatively, refine your search using filters such as price or number of nights.
Enter the discount code DiscoverByRail75 when booking with Byway to get a £75 discount on any rail holiday you book.
Customise your rail holiday
Your Serbian rail holiday can be fully tailored around the itinerary you would like to follow. Byway allows you to personalise each rail holiday package by making all kinds of changes, or you can simply design your own dream train trip from scratch, with Byway’s rail specialists standing by to help you, if needed.
Would you prefer to spend more time in Novi Sad rather than Belgrade? Perhaps you would like to travel through Serbia’s countryside for a few days, head to the Iron Gates, or spend some time to visit monasteries and wineries? All this can be arranged!
Just get in touch with Byway via email, telephone, or WhatsApp. Their travel specialists can assist with planning the train holiday you have in mind. They are also able to answer any questions you may have regarding the trip.
All train tickets and hotel bookings will be arranged by Byway, so you can fully focus on enjoying your rail holiday to Serbia.
If a train delay or cancellation affects your plans, a dedicated out-of-hours emergency line is available to offer advice and assistance with rebooking. This service is included in the price, so you can travel without worry.
Combine Serbia with other countries!
How you travel from your local railway station to Serbia is up to you! You can either follow the predetermined rail routes of Byway’s holiday packages or decide for yourself which countries you want to travel through by train on your way to Serbia. This includes in which cities you want to stop over along the way.
Travelling from the UK or elsewhere in Western Europe, the main rail route to Serbia takes you through Germany, Austria and Hungary, with stops in cities such as Vienna and Budapest along the way.
Of course, you can also take a more southerly route via Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, or first make a larger loop around the major cities of Central Europe.
Montenegro is another country that can be included in a Serbian rail itinerary. The train journey from Belgrade to Bar offers a scenic route through the mountains and is not only considered one of the most beautiful rail journeys in Serbia, but even in all of Europe.
Other Balkan destinations can also be added, depending on the route, though given that railway links between countries in south-eastern Europe are poor or, in many cases, even non-existent, this requires careful planning with Byway’s specialists.
In any case, Byway can accommodate any route you prefer, giving you the freedom to tailor not only the Serbian portion of your trip but also the journey there and back.
Customised rail holiday packages
If you are planning a Serbian rail holiday and would like to have some questions answered before booking, Byway’s team is happy to assist you.
Byway can be reached through the contact form on their website or by telephone. The number for customers based in the UK and Europe is (+44) 20 4652 0805, while customers in the US can call (+1) 608 305 8106.
Please mention DiscoverByRail when you contact Byway, so they know how you found them! To get £75 off your Byway rail holiday, use the discount code DiscoverByRail75 when you book.
Organise and book a rail holiday yourself
Byway is the best option if you want a reliable travel agency to organise all aspects of your rail holiday, including train tickets, accommodation and support for the duration of your journey.
This can be useful if you enjoy travelling by train but would prefer someone else to handle trip arrangements.
If you prefer to plan and arrange a rail holiday to Serbia and beyond yourself, DiscoverByRail’s travel architect service can help you put together your itinerary and find out where to purchase tickets, while leaving you to complete the train bookings and all other arrangements yourself.