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Getting Around by Rail
Internal rail services are generally poor. Services are often unreliable and slow. Domestic destinations accessible by rail include Pristina, Peja, Fushë Kosovë, Gracanica, Han I Elezit and Mitrovica. There is also a service to Skopje in Macedonia. There is currently no direct service between Belgrade and Pristina. The line between Lešak and Zvecan is disputed with Serbia. For further information, contact Kosovo Railways (website: www.kosovorailway.com).
Getting Around by Road
Traffic drives on the right. Road quality is poor, especially in rural areas and during bad weather. For this reason, driving at night is not advisable on minor roads in the countryside. There are tollbooths along the motorways. Foreign-registered vehicles are charged at a higher toll than local vehicles.
Bus: There are services between most towns, although many buses and stations are old and run-down. Tickets may be bought in advance or the driver can be paid directly if there are any seats available.
Taxi: Main cities have metered taxis. It is possible to negotiate a fare when the meters are not in use. In this case, agree a fare before setting off. Only use officially marked taxis.
Car hire: Both major international and local firms offer car hire at airports and larger towns. Note that many Serbian car hire firms will not allow their vehicles to be driven in Kosovo due to security concerns.
Regulations: Speed limits are 120kph (75mph) on motorways, 100kph (62mph) on other roads and 60kph (37mph) in built-up areas. Road signs may be poorly marked and new signs are likely to be in Cyrillic script in some areas of the country. Seat belts must be worn at all times. Children under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front passenger seat.
Emergency breakdown assistance: Police (tel: 92).
Documentation: International Driving Licence is required. The Green Card is not currently valid in Kosovo and vehicle registration/ownership documents and locally valid insurance policy are necessary. Third-party insurance can be taken out at the border when travelling to Kosovo.
Bus: There are services between most towns, although many buses and stations are old and run-down. Tickets may be bought in advance or the driver can be paid directly if there are any seats available.
Taxi: Main cities have metered taxis. It is possible to negotiate a fare when the meters are not in use. In this case, agree a fare before setting off. Only use officially marked taxis.
Car hire: Both major international and local firms offer car hire at airports and larger towns. Note that many Serbian car hire firms will not allow their vehicles to be driven in Kosovo due to security concerns.
Regulations: Speed limits are 120kph (75mph) on motorways, 100kph (62mph) on other roads and 60kph (37mph) in built-up areas. Road signs may be poorly marked and new signs are likely to be in Cyrillic script in some areas of the country. Seat belts must be worn at all times. Children under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front passenger seat.
Emergency breakdown assistance: Police (tel: 92).
Documentation: International Driving Licence is required. The Green Card is not currently valid in Kosovo and vehicle registration/ownership documents and locally valid insurance policy are necessary. Third-party insurance can be taken out at the border when travelling to Kosovo.