The 9 Best Train Journeys in Serbia

1.Šargan Eight Railway, Wooden Town & House on Drina river day trip from Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Leave Belgrade for western Serbia with an English-speaking guide, ride the Šargan Eight mountain railway, visit Emir Kusturica’s Drvengrad, photograph the Drina River House, and stop at the Gate of Podrinje. Hotel pickup, transport, train admission, and Wooden Town entry are included.

“This was a great opportunity to escape Belgrade and get a chance to see how most of the Serbian people really live ....the mountains are beautiful the old train was so much fun the the wooden village created by the iconic Serbian film director is really magical....the best part of the tour was our guide Jovan he's so knowledgeable about his beloved country and thought us so much about the Serbian history and culture then took us to a fantastic restaurant by the Drina river where we had a magnificent feast of Serbian food and drinks...great experience”

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2.From Sarajevo: Višegrad, Andrićgrad, Šargan Train, Drvengrad

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 12 hours · from $84Best value

Spend 12 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Senad, Vedad, Amir, or Enis, crossing from Sarajevo into Serbia by small-group minivan. See Višegrad Bridge, Andrićgrad, Dobrun Monastery, the Šargan Eight railway, and Drvengrad. Bring your passport and budget extra for train and village entry fees.

“My tour w/ Vedad was excellent! The car was clean and comfortable, frequently checked in to see if there was anything I needed. He’s a Sarajevo native and had a wealth of knowledge on each of the sites and personal stories that make the trip enjoyable and fun. Highly recommend booking a tour with him / the company. Visegrad, Andricgrad, and Sargan Train is a fun experience and a great way to get to know BiH outside of the main locations of Mostar and Sarajevo. Be advised the winter schedule for train is different than listed it’s only 1.25 hours rather than 2.5, but is more than enough to get…”

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3.West of Belgrade: Woodentown, Šargan 8 train & Drina River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 12 hours · from $129

Travel from Belgrade into western Serbia with an English-speaking guide such as Tamara or Jovan. Ride the retro Šargan 8 train, tour Kusturica’s Wooden Town, view the House on the Drina, and stop above the Drina River. Transport, train ticket, and entry fees are included. Lunch is extra.

“Escursione sicuramente molto interessante nel complesso. Parere personale e sottolineo personale, Wooden Town tralasciabile e poco interessante. Avrei integrato con una tappa differente.”

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4.Sarajevo: Visegrad, Sarkan Eight Railway & Kurstendorf Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Sarajevo with an English-speaking guide to Višegrad, the Drina River, Andrićgrad, Šargan Eight railway, and Drvengrad. You get hotel pickup, river cruise, train fare, and village entry, with lunch extra. Border delays can affect the train schedule.

“Not anyone's fault, but the Mokra Gora train broke down half way. The train was full, however, so the (amazing, Kulin) driver could only get us standing seats. I believe it would have been the agency's duty to purchase for us seating tickets in advance”

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5.Sargan 8 Railway and Wooden City 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 12 hours · from $160

Travel from Belgrade in a private vehicle for a 12-hour western Serbia tour. You’ll visit the House on the Drina, ride the Sargan 8 railway, and explore Wooden City at Mećavnik. Past guides have included Miloš, Llir, and Mr Yang, but guide assignments may vary.

“The trip was great and the guide/driver was super great! I had a very nice day. The guide was very passionate about explaining everything. I was the only person on the tour, but the guide explained everything very nicely and took a lot of my pictures. Thank you Llir for showing me around.”

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6.Mokra Gora Sargan 8 train,Mecavnik & Zlatibor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 12 hours · from $140

Travel from Belgrade with an English-speaking guide such as Milos or Novica to ride the Sargan 8 heritage railway, explore Kusturica’s Drvengrad village, and enjoy free time around Zlatibor. Hotel pickup, transport, admission, and train tickets are included.

“We were a bit unsure about booking this tour because there were not many reviews, but we wanted something different. In the end, we feel so lucky that we did. Milos is an amazing person and one of the kindest tour guides we have ever met. He is always smiling, easy-going, and truly took care of us throughout the day. He is also very professional, knowledgeable, and enjoyable to talk to. The places he brought us to were incredibly beautiful and unique. We especially loved the old train ride and the charming village. Thanks to this tour and Milos, we made some of our best memories in Serbia. We highly…”

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7.Drina River House, Sargan 8 Train & Drvengrad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $147

Leave Belgrade at 7:00 AM for western Serbia with an English-speaking guide and professional driver. See the Drina River house, ride the historic Sargan 8 railway, and explore Drvengrad, the wooden film village created by Emir Kusturica. Private and small-group options are available.

“This was such a great trip! Nina and Milan are an amazing team that makes travelers feel special and valued. They spent quality time with our small group and made sure no one was left out. Nina provided us with a plethora of interesting information related to the topic of the journey as well as about Serbia in general. She is a fun and a very professional and knowledgeable guide. The mini-bus was very comfortable, and Milan proved himself as a very skillful and professional driver as well as a warm and courteous person. He made sure we were comfortable and got to our destinations safely. I am very happy…”

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8.Sargan Eight railroad train ride & Tara mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $188

From Belgrade, join guide Marko for a long day in western Serbia. Ride the restored Šargan Eight train, visit Emir Kusturica’s Wooden Town, hike easily to Banjska Stena, and stop by the Drina River House. Train, Wooden Town admission, food, and drinks cost extra.

“They trip was absolutely amazing, I recommend it very much. Marco was amazing, professional educational and very helpful. you must go to this trip, it's 100% amazing.”

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9.Mokra Gora toure with a Šargan 8 train ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $118

Leave Belgrade at 7 a.m. with private transport and a driver-guide such as Goran or Marija. Visit Emir Kusturica’s Drvengrad, ride the old Šargan Eight train through Mokra Gora, learn about Tara’s Panciceva omorika, and stop at the Drina River House before returning around 5 p.m.

“The trip is a long journey. It will need you to stay in a car for many hours just for traveling, but the scenery is worth it. Nice guide!”

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