Belgrade → Bar

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The night train between the Belgrade area and Bar connects Serbia with Montenegro via one of the best-known railway lines in the Balkans. The connection runs from the Serbian capital region through mountains, valleys and border areas to Montenegro’s Adriatic coast. This route is more than just a practical overnight connection. The Belgrade–Bar railway is considered one of Europe’s most spectacular railway lines, with many tunnels, bridges and long sections through mountainous scenery. On the night train, you will sleep through parts of the route, but you get a direct overland connection between Serbia and the coast. The carriage and operating logic should be viewed realistically: the connection is international and can be shaped by both Serbian and Montenegrin operations. Depending on the season and specific journey, seated coaches, couchettes and sleeping cars may be available in different ways.

Updated: June 2026

DEPARTURE

19:35

ARRIVAL

06:54 +1

DURATION

11 h 19

STOPS

ROUTE

All stops

19:35 Belgrade Zemun / Земун

Station information

Address

Железничка станица Земун / Železnička stanica Zemun
19:42 Belgrade Beograd Centar / Београд Центар Stops until 19:54

Station information

Ticket office · Waiting room · Toilets · Accessible

Address

Prokupačka 1, Beograd
20:02 Belgrade Rakovica station / Раковица Stops until 20:03

Station information

Address

Patrijarha Dimitrija br.7, Beograd
20:44 Lazarevac Železnička stanica Lazarevac / Лазаревац Stops until 20:45

Station information

Waiting room

Address

Železnička, Lazarevac
20:51 Lajkovac Lajkovac station / Лајковац Stops until 20:52

Station information

Address

Vojvode Mišića 15А, Lajkovac
21:09 Valjevo Valjevo station / Ваљево Stops until 21:10

Station information

Address

Bulevar palih ratnika 91-92, Valjevo / Ваљево
22:05 Kosjerić Kosjerić station / Косјерић Stops until 22:06

Station information

Waiting room

Address

31260 , Kosjeric / Косјерић
22:34 Požega Požega station / Пожега Stops until 22:36

Station information

Address

Železnička, Požega / Пожега
22:56 Užice Užice station / Ужице Stops until 23:06

Station information

Waiting room

Address

Mihajla Pupina, Užice 31000 / Ужице
00:51 +1 Priboj Priboj station / Прибој Stops until 00:52

Station information

Address

Prvomajska, Priboj / Прибој
01:58 +1 Prijepolje Prijepolje station / Пријепоље Stops until 01:59 · Quiet hours

Station information

Address

Trg Omladine, Prijepolje / Пријепоље
02:03 +1 Prijepolje Prijepolje Teretna / Пријепоље теретна Stops until 02:05 · Quiet hours

Station information

Address

Železnička stanica Prijepolje Teretna, Prijepolje / Пријепоље
02:55 +1 Bijelo Polje Bijelo Polje station / Бијело Поље Stops until 03:44 · Quiet hours

Station information

Address

Železnička stanica Bijelo Polje / Бијело Поље
04:09 +1 Mojkovac Mojkovac station / Мојковац Stops until 04:10

Station information

Address

Željeznička stanica Mojkovac / Железничка станица Мојковац
04:27 +1 Kolašin Kolašin station / Колашин Stops until 04:28

Station information

Address

Željeznička stanica Kolašin / Железничка станица Колашин
05:44 +1 Podgorica Željeznička stanica Podgorica / Жељезничка станица Подгорица Stops until 05:50

Station information

Ticket office · Waiting room · Toilets

Address

Trg Golootočkih žrtava, Podgorica / Подгорица
06:01 +1 Golubovci Golubovci station / Голубовци Stops until 06:06

Station information

Address

Obilaznica Golubovaca, Golubovci / Голубовци
06:35 +1 Sutomore Sutomore station / Сутоморе Stops until 06:40

Station information

Address

Жељезничка станица Сутоморе / Sutomore
06:54 +1 Bar Bar(MNE) / Бар

Station information

Ticket office · Waiting room · Toilets

Address

Жељезничка станица Бар / Željeznicka Stanica, Bar

TICKETS

This is where booking is easiest

You can book this connection with Srbija Voz, the Serbian railway company. Booking is handled through the official system, and for this route it is a good and reliable option.

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ARRIVAL 06:54

Staying in Bar

The train arrives early. A room with early check-in takes the edge off the morning.

ON BOARD

Compartments & travel classes

Seated coach

The cheapest and simplest category with Srbija Voz. Fine for short sections, but clearly less restful for a full night.

The seated coach is the simplest category for night train journeys with Srbija Voz. You travel in a normal seat and have no real sleeping option. For short sections or very budget-conscious trips, this may be enough. For a full night, however, the seated coach is clearly less restful than a couchette or sleeping car. Especially on longer routes, you should be realistic: sitting for many hours saves money, but costs comfort and sleep. If you want to arrive rested the next morning, a seat is only the fallback option. Therefore, always check whether a couchette or sleeping car is offered on your specific connection.

Features & details

Occupancy: Seat in a seated coach. The exact seating layout depends on the carriage used.
Privacy: Low. You travel together with other passengers in the seated coach.
Toilet / Shower / Washbasin: Toilets are shared in the carriage or train.
Comfort: Simplest category. Usable for short sections, but not very restful for a full night.
Suitable for: Very budget-conscious travellers, short sections, spontaneous trips or night journeys without available couchette or sleeping car places.
Special features: Depending on the connection, it may be the only available category.
Notes / Limitations: Only conditionally recommended for long overnight journeys. Check before booking whether more comfortable categories are available.

Couchette

The sensible compromise between price and the possibility to sleep. You travel lying down, but usually share the compartment with other travellers.

The couchette is often the best compromise between price and the possibility to sleep on classic Srbija Voz night trains. You travel lying down, which is clearly more pleasant than in a seated coach, but you usually share the compartment with other travellers. This category is a good fit if you want to cover a longer distance overnight but do not need the comfort or price of a sleeping car. For many travellers, the couchette is the sensible choice: simpler than a sleeping car, but clearly better than a night in a seated coach. The exact occupancy, equipment and carriage quality can vary depending on the connection and carriage used. Therefore, always check directly during booking whether a couchette is offered and which conditions apply to your specific journey.

Features & details

Occupancy: Shared couchette compartment. The exact occupancy depends on the carriage used and the booking.
Privacy: Medium to low. You have a berth, but usually share the compartment with other travellers.
Toilet / Shower / Washbasin: Toilets are shared in the carriage or train. Do not expect a private WC or private shower.
Comfort: Clearly more pleasant than a seat, but simpler and less private than a sleeping car.
Suitable for: Budget-conscious travellers, longer overnight journeys, Interrail travellers and anyone who wants to travel lying down instead of seated.
Special features: Classic night train category on longer Balkan connections, if available.
Notes / Limitations: Couchette places can be limited. Always check reservation and availability for the specific journey.

Sleeping car

The more comfortable choice with Srbija Voz. More quiet and privacy than in a couchette, if available on your connection.

The sleeping car is the more comfortable category for night train journeys with Srbija Voz. You have more quiet and privacy than in a couchette and a much better chance of really sleeping on a longer route. This category is especially useful if you are planning a long overnight journey, want to arrive more rested the next morning or need more personal space. Depending on the booking and carriage, the compartment may be shared with other travellers or used more privately. Still, expectations should remain realistic: the equipment is classic and can differ depending on the carriage used. Check directly during booking whether sleeping cars are offered, which occupancy applies and whether a reservation is required.

Features & details

Occupancy: Sleeping car compartment. Occupancy and booking form depend on the specific offer.
Privacy: Higher than in a couchette. Depending on the booking, shared or usable more privately.
Toilet / Shower / Washbasin: Toilets are located in the carriage or train. Do not generally expect a private WC or private shower.
Comfort: More comfortable night train category with a better sleeping option and more personal space.
Suitable for: Longer overnight journeys, comfort-oriented travellers, couples, small groups and travellers wanting more quiet.
Special features: The best choice if you really want to sleep on a longer connection.
Notes / Limitations: Sleeping cars are not available on every connection. Check early and pay attention to reservation.

About the connection

Connection details

Here you will find additional notes specifically about this connection.

Connection highlights

The main highlight is the route itself. The Belgrade–Bar railway was built as a mountain railway through difficult terrain and remains one of the most impressive rail journeys in Southeast Europe. It is especially known for its long mountain sections, numerous tunnels and bridges, and the descent towards Podgorica and the Adriatic coast. If you want to see as much of the landscape as possible, daylight matters. On the night train, comfort and time saving are the advantage, but depending on the season and direction of travel, you miss parts of the spectacular views. If you consciously want to experience the route, you should also consider the daytime train or a combination of night train and daylight section. For many travellers, the contrast is exactly the appeal: boarding in the Belgrade region in the evening, travelling through Serbia and Montenegro at night and arriving in Bar or on the Montenegrin coast in the morning. This is not a smooth premium journey, but a classic Balkan rail trip with a strong sense of travel.

Practical tips

Do not plan this connection too tightly. On the Belgrade–Bar route, delays, construction work, border controls and operational changes can occur. If you want to continue from Bar to Budva, Kotor, Ulcinj or other places on the coast, allow enough buffer time. Before booking, check exactly which station the train departs from. In recent years, the connection has often been associated with Zemun, Beograd Centar or other Belgrade stations. Do not rely on old travel reports; check the current timetable shortly before departure. For the night, couchette or sleeping cars are clearly more pleasant than a seat. Still, keep water, snacks, power bank, earplugs, ticket, reservation and travel documents within easy reach. Because this is an international connection, you should also expect border controls and an interrupted night.

About the train

Information about the night train

The following notes apply generally to the train type used on this connection.

Srbija Voz is Serbia’s national passenger rail operator. For night train travel, Srbija Voz stands for classic rail connections in the Balkans, where seated coaches, couchettes or sleeping cars may be used depending on the route, season and operating situation. The offer should be understood realistically. Serbian night trains are not modern premium night trains, but rather functional, classic connections for longer distances. Rolling stock, comfort impression, availability and timetable can differ significantly depending on the specific connection. That is exactly why careful checking is important. Anyone travelling overnight with Srbija Voz should always check the current connection, departure station, carriage category, reservation requirement and possible timetable changes shortly before travelling.

Comfort & classes

On Srbija Voz night train connections, seated coaches, couchettes and sleeping cars may be relevant depending on the route. Which category is actually offered depends on the specific connection, season, carriage availability and operating situation. The seated coach is the simplest category. It can make sense for shorter sections or very budget-conscious trips, but it is clearly less restful for a full night. If you really want to sleep, you should check couchette or sleeping car options where possible. The couchette is the practical compromise between price and the possibility to sleep. The sleeping car is the more comfortable choice with more quiet and privacy. Still, the equipment is classic and can vary significantly depending on the carriage. Therefore, always check directly during booking which category is available for your specific journey.

Tickets & notes

Tickets for Srbija Voz are available through the official channels, stations and, depending on the connection, also through international sales channels. For night trains, pay particular attention to reservations, as couchette and sleeping car places may be limited. Booking and reservation can be easier or more difficult depending on the connection, season and sales channel. Online display, ticket office sales and international information may differ from each other. Especially for longer or cross-border connections, checking early makes sense. The current timetable is important. In Serbia, construction work, technical reasons or operational changes can affect individual trains. Therefore, check not only when planning, but also shortly before travelling: departure station, departure time, carriage category, reservation and arrival.

Travel tips

Do not plan night train journeys with Srbija Voz too tightly. Classic night trains in the Balkans can be practical and appealing, but they are not high-speed connections. You should allow for delays, construction work or operational changes. Before travelling, check carefully whether your connection runs as a night train, which carriage categories are offered and whether a reservation is required. Especially on longer or international journeys, timetable, departure station and train composition can change. Pack practically for the night: ticket, reservation, ID or passport, water, snacks, power bank, charging cable, earplugs, sleepwear and everything you need directly in the morning. On classic Balkan night trains, it is better to keep the most important things within easy reach.

Food & drinks on board

You should not generally expect a reliable restaurant or bistro offer on Srbija Voz night trains. Even if train composition or service may change depending on the journey, bringing your own food is the safer solution. Take water and snacks with you, especially on long overnight journeys. Departures may be in the evening, the journey can take many hours, and it is not guaranteed that you can easily buy something along the way. If there is an onboard offer on your specific journey, that is a bonus. But plan as if there is none. Especially on classic night trains, simple provisions make the journey noticeably more relaxed.

WiFi on board

You should not rely on stable Wi-Fi on classic Srbija Voz night trains. Mobile reception can vary along the way, especially on longer routes, in rural regions or on sections with difficult topography. Power sockets also depend on the specific carriage. In some carriages, charging may be possible; in others, you should not count on having convenient power at all times. A power bank is therefore very useful. Download tickets, maps, accommodation information, music, films and important travel documents before departure. Especially on long overnight journeys, it is better not to depend completely on reception or power sockets.

Bicycle transport

You should not assume bicycle transport on Srbija Voz night trains. The decisive factor is always whether a bicycle space is offered for your specific connection or carriage is explicitly permitted. Space is limited in couchette and sleeping cars. A regular bicycle cannot simply stand in corridors, boarding areas or compartments without obstructing other travellers and operations. Folding bikes or packed bicycles may be more realistic if they can be safely stored as luggage. Still, check the current conditions directly with Srbija Voz or at the point of sale before planning with a bicycle.

Pets

You should plan night train journeys with Srbija Voz carefully if travelling with a dog or pet. The current conditions of carriage, the carriage category and, on international journeys, entry, vaccination and document requirements are decisive. Stricter restrictions may apply in couchette and sleeping cars than in normal seated coaches. In addition, a long overnight journey is significantly more demanding for animals than a short daytime trip. If you want to travel with an animal, clarify the conditions before booking directly with Srbija Voz or at the point of sale. Check transport box, muzzle, documents, vaccinations, compartment use and possible restrictions very carefully.

Car transport

You should not generally expect car transport on Srbija Voz night trains. On individual routes, there may be special rules or offers, but this is not a general standard feature of every night train. If you want to be mobile at your destination, plan rental cars, local train and bus connections, taxis or transfers separately. This is usually more realistic than counting on a car train option. You should only include car or motorcycle transport in your planning if it is explicitly offered and bookable for your specific connection. Without a clear booking option, it is not a reliable part of travel planning.

Frequently asked questions about the route

Is the night train Belgrade → Bar currently operating?

The night train Belgrade → Bar is listed as active. Still check the exact travel dates with the booking provider before booking.

Does the night train Belgrade → Bar run regularly?

Yes, the night train Belgrade → Bar usually runs daily. Still check the current operating days before booking, as seasonality, engineering works or operator changes can affect the timetable.

How long does the night train Belgrade → Bar take?

The night train Belgrade → Bar takes about 11 h 19 min.

Who operates the night train Belgrade → Bar?

The night train Belgrade → Bar is operated by Srbija Voz.

What are the main stops of the night train Belgrade → Bar?

The night train Belgrade → Bar stops at, among others, Belgrade, Lazarevac, Lajkovac, Valjevo, Kosjerić.

THE TRAIN Srbija Voz night train (Serbia)

Cabin classes, facilities, breakfast, luggage and booking — 19 questions about this train, and every route it runs.

Connections on this train

Belgrade – Podgorica

TICKETS Srbija Voz Check tickets

FROM THE SAME HOUSE

The night is only part of the journey

Three sites that carry on where this one stops. Same people, same data — and the same rule: what we recommend does not depend on who pays for it.

How the journey continues: connections, changes and the daytime legs before and after the night. Sleep right by the station — for the night before departure or after arrival. Who else is on board: find travellers who booked the same night.