In short: Yes. All regular buses, trams, trolleybuses, and BG Voz suburban trains in Belgrade have been completely free since 1 January 2025. No ticket, card, or app needed for regular city lines. Just board. Only exceptions: A1 Airport Express (400 RSD) and E express minibuses (200 RSD).
What Is and Isn’t Free
FREE: All 176 regular GSP bus lines (including 27 night lines), 12 tram lines, 8 trolleybus lines, BG Voz suburban rail. Covers the entire city and suburbs. Free for everyone — tourists and residents, all nationalities.
NOT FREE: A1 Airport Express to Nikola Tesla Airport (400 RSD/~€3.50), E-line express minibuses (200 RSD). Both paid on board.
The BusPlus card system and SMS ticketing (code 9011) are completely discontinued. Any guide still referencing BusPlus card purchase is outdated — there is nothing to validate and nothing to buy for regular city buses.
What This Means
Belgrade is the largest city in Europe with completely free public transport. For budget travellers, this fundamentally changes the daily cost calculation. Getting across the city to Kalemegdan, Savamala, Zemun, or anywhere in between costs nothing. Google Maps and the BusPlus app (still functional for real-time tracking) work reliably.
FAQ
Is public transport free for tourists in Belgrade?
Yes. Public transport in Belgrade is free for everyone, including tourists, with no registration needed. The Tourist Organization of Belgrade confirms that free public transport applies to city and suburban lines.
Are trams free in Belgrade?
Yes. Belgrade trams have been free to use since January 1, 2025. The free transport policy covers buses, trams, trolleybuses, and the BG Train.
Is there a metro in Belgrade?
No. Belgrade does not currently have a metro system. For now, visitors rely on buses, trams, trolleybuses, and BG Train services listed by the Tourist Organization of Belgrade.
How do I find bus routes in Belgrade?
Use Google Maps or the Beograd Plus app to search public transport routes, stops, updates, and current service information in Belgrade.
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