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Serbia Interrail Pass
Eurail is now Interrail
Eurail and Interrail were two versions of the same pass, and which one you could buy depended on where you lived. That split has gone. There is now one name, Interrail, and it is available wherever you live. Your pass, bookings and account stay the same.
Up to 50% off, 24th September to 1st October
Eurail is now Interrail: one name, the same 33 countries, one place to book. To mark the change, all Global Passes and One Country Passes are up to 50% off for bookings made from Thursday 24th September to Thursday 1st October (ends 10:00 AM CEST). Passes valid for one month or longer are 50% off and shorter passes are 15% off.
Passes bought in the sale can be refunded within seven days of purchase, after which they cannot be refunded or exchanged. There is no code to enter. The discount is already applied to the prices you see.
Overview
The Interrail Serbia Pass is the most comprehensive way to explore Serbia, giving you unlimited travel on the days you choose at a fixed price.
Serbia has spent the last few years rebuilding its railway, and the results are worth using. The Soko service runs from Belgrade to Novi Sad in around 36 minutes and on to Subotica in about an hour and twenty, at speeds up to 200 km/h. It is the fastest way between the country's three largest cities in the north and it turns what used to be a slow trip into a day out.
Belgrade rewards a couple of days. The old town runs down from Kalemegdan fortress to the confluence of the Sava and the Danube, and the city has a nightlife reputation it lives up to. Novi Sad is quieter and prettier, with Petrovaradin fortress across the river. Subotica, up on the Hungarian border, is worth the trip on its own for the art nouveau buildings around the main square, including the station itself.
South and west the network is slower but more scenic. The line towards Bar climbs out of the Belgrade plain through Valjevo and Užice into the hills, over viaducts and through tunnels, and the Serbian stretch alone makes a good travel day. Trains also run south to Niš, and on regional lines out to Vranje, Požega and beyond.
You can take as many trains as you like and there is no limit on the distance you can travel within a travel day. Hop on and off as your plans change, and just turn up at the nearest station.
Two things to know before you travel. A seat reservation is compulsory on Soko high-speed services, but it costs only about €1, and you can book it at the station or online. On other domestic trains you can generally board with your pass and take any open seat.
Serbian railways are still being modernised, so lines and stations occasionally close for works. It is worth checking your route with Srbija Voz before you set off.
Your pass is a mobile pass, added to the Rail Planner app, so there is nothing to print or collect.
Whether you are the adventurous traveller or the avid planner, the Interrail Serbia Pass is your pass to freedom and the key to an unforgettable trip.
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1. Pick the right rail pass | 2. Reserve your seats | 3. Activate and travel |
Rail passes can be booked for travel in one specific country or you can choose one of a few pre-selected country/region combinations. Extensive travel plans? Try the Interrail Global Pass, offering train travel in 33 different countries. Once you've selected your pass, its price will depend on the class of service selected, passenger type, and the number of rail travel days. | Travelling on local and regional trains allows you to explore at will. Simply board with your Interrail Serbia Pass and choose any open seat. On Soko high-speed services between Belgrade, Novi Sad and Subotica a seat reservation is compulsory, and it costs around €1. We recommend always checking your journey for any specific seat reservation requirements. | Your paper-free rail pass needs to be activated in the Rail Planner app before your first train journey or first use of a pass benefit. You have up to 11 months from buying your pass to activate it, and once a pass is activated it cannot be refunded. Don't forget to download the app before you travel, in case you do not have good internet access when you arrive. |
Comparison
Rail Passes vs. Train Tickets
Rail Passes | Train Tickets | |
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Best for discovering more than 3 cities | ✔ | ❌ |
Children usually travel free | ✔ | ❌ |
Often includes travel bonuses | ✔ | ❌ |
Seat reservations included for most trains | ❌ | ✔ |
FAQs
Eurail and Interrail were two versions of the same pass, and which one you could buy depended on where you lived. That split has gone. Since 10 September 2026 there is one name, Interrail, so the Eurail Serbia Pass is now the Interrail Serbia Pass. The pass works like it did before, and you can buy it wherever you live outside Serbia. One Country Passes are not sold to residents of the country the pass covers, and we will tell you at checkout if a pass is not available where you live.
If you bought a Eurail Serbia Pass before 10 September 2026, it stays valid for its full period and nothing you have booked needs changing.
On Soko high-speed trains between Belgrade, Novi Sad and Subotica, yes, and it is compulsory. The fee is small, around €1, and you can book at the station or online with Srbija Voz. On other domestic services you can usually board with your pass and take any open seat.
No. The Interrail Serbia Pass covers travel within Serbia only, so it takes you as far as the border and no further. The Belgrade to Bar line and the Subotica to Szeged service both cross out of the country, and for those you will need a separate ticket or the Interrail Global Pass, which covers 33 countries. The Serbian stretch of the Bar line is still one of the better journeys you can make on this pass.
A rail pass is a travel document that entitles you to travel on European trains in a specific geographic area (country/countries), for a specific number of days.
Be mindful that having a rail pass doesn’t necessarily mean that you can hop on any train at will, within the geographical area covered by your rail pass. Depending on the country, the type of train and the route, you may need to purchase seat reservations at an additional cost.
Lastly, rail passes are packed with additional benefits, also known as rail pass bonuses which can range from discounted shopping in retail stores, to preferential rates on other modes of transportation like ferry or bus, to rebates on hotel nights, reduced admission at museums attractions, and more.
A rail pass and a train ticket are two completely different types of travel documents.
A train ticket is valid for a single journey between two cities. Many tickets also include a reservation, which mean that they are valid only for a specific train, on a specific date and at a given time. To learn more about tickets, read our article: tickets explained.
A rail pass, on the other hand, is good for travel in an entire geographical area (1 country, 2 countries or more). With it you can take as many train trips as you want within that geographical area, for as many travel days as you purchased, within a set period of time (the pass validity period).
A flexi pass is valid for a specific number of travel days to be used within the overall validity period of that rail pass. For example, 15 days of unlimited train travel to be used within a 2-month period. With this kind of rail pass, you can pick and choose any days (they don’t have to be consecutive) to travel within the rail pass’ validity period.
Continuous (or consecutive) rail passes such as the Interrail Global Pass, are valid for unlimited train travel during the whole duration of the pass’ validity period. In other words, with a 15-day Interrail Global Pass, you can travel for 15 consecutive days by train. Even if you don’t take the train each and every day, those days will be considered used.
A travel day on a rail pass is a 24-hour period, from midnight to midnight, during which you can take as many train journeys as you desire. Since rail passes use calendar days, journeys within 24-hours of each other but on different days will count as two travel days.
The validity period of a rail pass is the time period in which you must complete your travels with your rail pass. This period is calculated from the date stamped on the rail pass by the railway official.
With a flexi pass this period is defined as a certain number of calendar months – typically one or two.
With a continuous day pass the validity period equals the number of travel days.
In general, yes, but there are some exceptions and a few rules to keep in mind.
First, be mindful that some trains (such as high speed, scenic, and night trains) require rail pass holders to purchase reservations at an additional cost.
For international train journeys, be sure that your rail pass covers the country of departure, country of arrival, and any countries through which your train will travel.
Lastly, some private rail lines in certain countries don’t offer reservations for rail pass holders and don’t accept rail passes. In these cases, you can purchase a train ticket locally for the desired journey.