The short answer
For most guests the easiest option is a pre-booked transfer: about an hour on the motorway and you are dropped at the door on Štrosmajerova. On a budget, the fast train from Beograd Centar is quick and comfortable once you reach the station.
Taxi or private transfer
The drive is about 95 km on the A1 motorway and usually takes 1 to 1¼ hours. Expect roughly €60–90 for a fixed-price transfer (approximate, time-sensitive). Booking ahead means a driver waits at arrivals with your name, which is worth it after a late flight. At the airport, use the official taxi desk in the arrivals hall and confirm the price to Novi Sad before you leave.
Tip
Train via Beograd Centar
Fast trains link Beograd Centar (Prokop) and Novi Sad in about 35–40 minutes, with several departures an hour at busy times. Tickets are inexpensive, roughly €5–10 depending on class (approximate). From the airport to Beograd Centar, a taxi takes about 20–30 minutes; airport buses also run into the city, but check whether your line stops at the station.
Allow 1½ to 2 hours door to door, depending on connections.
Bus via Belgrade
Intercity buses run frequently from Belgrade’s main bus station to Novi Sad, taking about 1 to 1½ hours. Fares are roughly €6–10 (approximate). Buses are reliable but slower than the train, and getting from the airport to the bus station adds time.
The last step to Petrovaradin
From Novi Sad railway or bus station, a taxi to Petra’s Loft takes about 10 minutes and costs a few euros. Local taxi apps work well. If you travel light, the walk is about 30 minutes through the centre and across the Varadin Bridge into Gradić.
Practical information
Train timetables, fares, taxi prices and station access change. Check Serbian Railways, the bus operator or your transfer company before travelling.
Coming by car instead? Read Parking in Petrovaradin and Novi Sad. Arriving for the festival? See where to stay for EXIT.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad?
About 1 to 1¼ hours by taxi or transfer. By public transport via the fast train it is usually 1½ to 2 hours door to door, including the transfer in Belgrade.
How much is a taxi from Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad?
Roughly €60–90 for a pre-booked transfer or fixed-price taxi. Prices are approximate and change; agree the price before the journey.
Is there a train from Belgrade to Novi Sad?
Yes. Fast trains run from Beograd Centar station to Novi Sad in roughly 35–40 minutes. Check current timetables with Serbian Railways before travelling.
How do I get from Novi Sad station to Petrovaradin?
A taxi takes about 10 minutes. On foot it is roughly 30 minutes across the Varadin Bridge to Gradić.
Can I drive and park at Petra’s Loft?
Yes. Parking on the street in front of the building and nearby is free. See the parking guide for details.
Getting here
Parking in Petrovaradin and Novi Sad
Free on-street parking in Gradić, how the paid zones in Novi Sad work, which bridges to use and practical tips for arriving by car at Petra’s Loft.
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Seasonal · July
Where to Stay in Novi Sad for EXIT Festival
Petrovaradin and Gradić, Novi Sad city centre, Liman or the festival campsite — walking times to the EXIT gates, noise, transport and how early to book.
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Petrovaradin
Gradić: The Lower Town of Petrovaradin
A local guide to Gradić, the baroque Lower Town beneath Petrovaradin Fortress, including its streets, churches, gates and the best way to explore it from Petra’s Loft.
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Stay in the heart of Petrovaradin
Petra's Loft places you just below the fortress, with Gradić outside the door and Novi Sad across the Danube.
