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National Museum of Serbia
Serbia’s principal museum on Republic Square, with major collections of archaeology, medieval art, and European painting.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prokuplje to Belgrade is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prokuplje to Belgrade will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 1 buses that leave Prokuplje for Belgrade on Fri, Jun 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct buses cover the 196 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prokuplje to Belgrade among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prokuplje to Belgrade:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prokuplje to Belgrade costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Belgrade take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $55 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 4h 13m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Lasta, Niš ekspres, Niš-ekspres.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Lasta | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Lasta | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Lasta | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Prokuplje to Belgrade buses for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:15 AM Prokuplje | 4h00 | 10:15 AM Belgrade | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Prokuplje | 4h05 | 7:05 PM Belgrade | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Prokuplje to Belgrade run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (196 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 121 miles (196 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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