Buying Bus Tickets Belgrade – Golubac Online: Litas.rs and the eLitas App

Tickets for the Belgrade – Golubac bus route can be purchased online, directly from the carrier Litas, through the Litas.rs website or the eLitas mobile app. The purchase takes only a few minutes, the ticket is delivered electronically to your phone or email, and there is no need to print it — simply show it on your phone screen to the driver.

Key information about the Belgrade – Golubac route

• Carrier: Litas
• Route: Belgrade – Golubac
• Where to buy tickets online: Litas.rs website or the eLitas mobile app
• Number of daily departures: 5
• Travel time: approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes
• One-way ticket price (online, with discount): 1,520 RSD (regular price 1,680 RSD)
• Return ticket price (online, with discount): 2,520 RSD (regular price 3,360 RSD)
• Online purchase discount: 10%
• Additional discounts: for passengers under 26 and over 65 years of age
• Return ticket types: open and closed
• Need to print the ticket: no, the ticket is shown on your phone

Timetable Belgrade – Golubac

Departures from Belgrade: 6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM

Departures from Golubac (return to Belgrade): 3:15 AM, 5:35 AM, 7:05 AM, 12:25 PM, 3:20 PM, 6:40 PM

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where can I buy a ticket to Golubac online? Tickets can be bought on the Litas.rs website or through the eLitas mobile app, directly from the carrier Litas, with no middlemen.

Is it cheaper to buy a ticket online than at the counter? Yes. Buying online through Litas.rs or the eLitas app comes with a 10% discount compared to the regular price of a ticket bought in person.

How much does a ticket from Belgrade to Golubac cost? A one-way ticket online costs 1,520 RSD (regular price 1,680 RSD), and a return ticket costs 2,520 RSD (regular price 3,360 RSD).

Do I need to print my bus ticket? No. A ticket purchased through the Litas.rs website or the eLitas app does not need to be printed — simply show it to the driver on your phone screen.

Is there a discount for young people and retirees? Yes. Litas offers an additional discount for passengers under 26 years of age, as well as for passengers over 65.

What is the difference between an open and a closed return ticket? A closed return ticket has a pre-set return date and time and is usually the more affordable option. An open return ticket allows you to decide on your return date later, without fixing it in advance.

How many daily departures are there on the Belgrade – Golubac route? Litas operates 5 daily departures on this route: at 6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 7:30 PM.

How long does the trip from Belgrade to Golubac take? The bus journey takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Is there a stop near Golubac Fortress itself? Yes. Passengers who only want to visit the fortress, and not the town of Golubac itself, can select the Ridan stop when booking their ticket — it's just a few minutes' walk from the fortress entrance.

Can Golubac Fortress be visited as a one-day trip from Belgrade? Yes. Departing Belgrade at 6:00 AM and returning from Golubac at 3:20 PM or 6:40 PM leaves plenty of time to tour the fortress and the town, with no need to stay overnight.

Golubac Fortress – interesting facts

Golubac Fortress is one of the best-preserved medieval fortifications in Serbia, built on a cliff at the entrance to the Đerdap Gorge, at the point where the Danube narrows.

• The fortress has ten towers connected by ramparts.
• Throughout history it was under Serbian, Hungarian, Ottoman, and Austrian rule.
• Today it offers a multimedia visitor experience — the towers are fitted with light and sound installations.
• Inside the fortress there is a dedicated room devoted to Zawisza Czarny, a Polish knight who died defending the fortress against the Ottoman army in the early 15th century. His story has, over time, become a legend still told today, and the room dedicated to him is one of the most memorable parts of the fortress tour.

What else to see in Golubac

• The riverside promenade along the Danube
• Restaurants serving fresh fish specialties
• The gateway to Đerdap National Park
• Viewpoints overlooking the fortress and the Danube
• Monasteries and rural villages nearby

Summary

Tickets for the Belgrade – Golubac route can be purchased online, directly from the carrier Litas, on the Litas.rs website or through the eLitas app, with a 10% discount, additional benefits for young and senior passengers, and the option to choose an open or closed return ticket, with no need to print the ticket.