economy
February 28, 2026
Freight Trains on the Belgrade-Budapest Line
A modern, fast, and safe railway connecting Belgrade and Budapest has officially started operation.
TL;DR
- Freight trains will operate every 20 minutes on the Belgrade-Budapest railway line.
- The new line is designed for standardized containers carrying various goods, including industrial products, manufacturing parts, raw materials, and agricultural produce.
- Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó highlighted that Serbia and Hungary have become a leading, efficient, and fast route for freight transport between Southeast and Western Europe.
- The railway aims to strengthen Serbian and Hungarian economies and facilitate quicker goods exchange.
- Passenger service is expected to launch by March 27th, with 16 daily trains, some connecting to Vienna.
- Border and customs controls will be minimized to ensure transport times of approximately three hours between Belgrade and Budapest.
- Passenger tickets will be available for approximately 25 euros.
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