Belgrade is the Balkans' largest city and a natural hub, but it's surprisingly disconnected from the western Balkans by public transport. There's a train to Novi Sad (and soon to Budapest via the new high-speed line), but getting to Bosnia, Montenegro, or Croatia by bus takes 6–12 hours depending on the destination and the number of border crossings.
For travellers connecting Belgrade to the coast — Dubrovnik, Kotor, or Split — these are genuinely long drives (6–10 hours). A private transfer turns the journey into part of the experience rather than endurance. The Belgrade-to-Sarajevo route (5.5 hours) passes through the entity boundary with stops at Višegrad's Ottoman bridge. The Belgrade-to-Kotor route crosses through stunning Montenegrin mountains.
Within Serbia, we connect Belgrade to Novi Sad (the Vojvodina capital with fortress and festivals), Niš (Roman ruins and gateway to North Macedonia), and the Fruška Gora wine country just north of the capital.
Seasonal tips
Jun–Aug: Belgrade is hot and many locals head to the coast. Transfers to Montenegro are popular. EXIT Festival in Novi Sad (July) creates high demand for Novi Sad routes.
Apr–May, Sep–Oct: Best time for long-distance transfers. Comfortable driving weather, quiet borders, and beautiful autumn colours through the mountains.
Nov–Mar: Mountain passes to Montenegro and Bosnia can have winter conditions. The E75 motorway towards Niš is reliable year-round. Airport transfers run regardless of season.
Belgrade Airport (BEG): Located 18 km west of the centre. The new terminal has improved facilities but taxi queues persist. Pre-booked transfers avoid the scrum.
