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Belgrade to Bar by Train

Eight-day Balkan rail journey from Belgrade to Bar with coastal relaxation

Illustration of Belgrade to Bar by Train

Regent Holidays' eight-day package combines Serbia's capital with a four-night coastal stay in Montenegro, connected by train across one of Europe's most engineered railways. You fly into Belgrade and spend three nights in the MARK Hotel, exploring the city's St Sava Cathedral and Kalemegdan Fortress on a guided walk, then have unstructured time to visit medieval monasteries in nearby Fruska Gora or explore on your own. On day four, you board either the daytime Tara or the overnight Lovcen sleeper train to Bar, a 475-kilometre journey that crosses 435 bridges and tunnels through 254 passages. The route descends from Serbia's highlands toward the Adriatic coast, with dramatic mountain and river views. After arriving in Bar, you spend four nights at the Hotel Stara Carsija with free days to relax on the beach, explore the fortified old town of Stari Bar, or venture along the Montenegrin riviera to Budva or the Ada Bojana delta. Return flights depart from Podgorica on day eight. This tailor-made itinerary can be customized to suit your interests.

What to know before you look closer

  • The daytime Tara train operates only mid-June to mid-September; outside these months, the overnight Lovcen sleeper is the only rail option
  • Meals are not included except bed and breakfast at hotels; lunch and dinner are at your own expense
  • The itinerary is tailor-made and can be altered; confirm final arrangements with Regent Holidays before booking

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: MARK Hotel

    Fly to Belgrade

    Arrive in Belgrade and transfer to hotel. Check in for three nights.

  2. Day 2overnight: MARK Hotel

    Belgrade

    Today explore Belgrade on a half day city tour. Visit the impressive St Sava Orthodox Cathedral, Kalemegdan Fortress and the city's main shopping area along Knez Mihailova Street.

  3. Day 3overnight: MARK Hotel

    Belgrade

    Consider venturing out of Belgrade to explore Novi Sad and the Fruska Gora region on an organized excursion (not included), home to 16 medieval monasteries and the town of Sremski Karlovci. Alternatively, spend the day exploring Belgrade at your leisure.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Hotel Stara Carsija

    Belgrade to Bar by Train

    This morning, transfer to Belgrade Train Station for a day train to Bar (Tara - only operates mid June-mid Sept) or explore Belgrade before boarding the overnight train (Lovcen). The Tara has older 2nd class carriages and a cafe-bar waggon. The overnight sleeper offers 4 and 6 berth couchettes and compartments with washbasins; there is now a change of train at Bijelo Polje between Montenegrin & Serbian trains. Upon arrival in Bar, transfer to your hotel for a four-night stay.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Hotel Stara Carsija

    Bar

    If taking the sleeper train, arrive around 08:00 and transfer to the hotel. Free day to relax at the hotel, on the beach or further explore the area.

  6. Day 6overnight: Hotel Stara Carsija

    Bar

    Free day to relax or explore the surrounding area. The old town of Bar (Stari Bar) is located a few miles from the coastal city, at the foot of Mt Rumija, with fortress ruins and one of the oldest olive trees in the world.

  7. Day 7overnight: Hotel Stara Carsija

    Bar

    Free day to relax or explore the coast further, perhaps hiring a car or driver to head up the coast to popular Budva and the riviera or further south to Ulcinj and the Ada Bojana delta.

  8. Day 8

    Fly to UK

    This morning, transfer to Podgorica Airport for flight back to the UK.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Half-day walking tour of Belgrade visiting St Sava Orthodox Cathedral, Kalemegdan Fortress, and the shopping street Knez Mihailova
  • Day 4Train journey from Belgrade to Bar, either the daytime Tara (mid-June to mid-September with older 2nd class carriages and cafe-bar waggon) or the overnight Lovcen sleeper with 4 and 6 berth couchettes, changing trains at Bijelo Polje
  • Day 6Visit Stari Bar, the old fortified town at the foot of Mt Rumija, home to fortress ruins and one of the oldest olive trees in the world

Included

  • Return International flights from the UK to Belgrade and returning from Podgorica
  • All taxes and charges
  • Accommodation in four-star hotels as specified on B&B basis
  • All private transfers
  • Train tickets from Belgrade to Bar (private sleeper compartment if taking the overnight train)
  • 3 hour walking city tour of Belgrade

Not included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Any meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Additional excursions

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel from Belgrade to Bar included?
Yes. Regent Holidays includes train tickets. You may choose the daytime Tara (mid-June to mid-September only) or the overnight Lovcen sleeper with a private compartment or couchette.
What trains are used?
The Tara is a day train with older 2nd class carriages and a cafe-bar waggon (seasonal mid-June to mid-September). The Lovcen is an overnight sleeper offering 4 and 6 berth couchettes and compartments with washbasins; it changes trains at Bijelo Polje.
What hotels are included?
The MARK Hotel (4-star, Belgrade, 3 nights) and Hotel Stara Carsija (4-star, Bar, 4 nights), both on bed and breakfast basis.
Are flights included?
Yes, return international flights from the UK to Belgrade (outbound) and from Podgorica (return).
What is included in the price?
Return flights, accommodation, all private transfers, train tickets, all taxes and charges, and a three-hour guided walking tour of Belgrade.
Is this an escorted or independent trip?
This is a tailor-made package. It includes a guided city tour in Belgrade and a change-of-train stop in Bijelo Polje, but most days are free to explore at your own pace.

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