The 13 Best Day Trips from Novi Sad

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Novi Sad, Serbia, led by Belgrade, Timişoara, Szeged. The closest is Zrenjanin, about 50 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Novi Sad

  1. 1

    Belgrade, Serbia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south-east of Novi Sad

    Known for Анђео смрти.

  2. 2

    Timişoara, Romania

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Novi Sad
  3. 3

    Szeged, Hungary

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north of Novi Sad
  4. 4

    Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-west of Novi Sad
  5. 5

    Subotica, Serbia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north of Novi Sad
  6. 6

    Zrenjanin, Serbia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km east of Novi Sad
  7. 7

    Osijek, Croatia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km west of Novi Sad
  8. 8

    Smederevo, Serbia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south-east of Novi Sad
  9. 9

    Valjevo, Serbia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south of Novi Sad
  10. 10

    Šabac, Serbia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south of Novi Sad
  11. 11

    Sombor, Serbia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-west of Novi Sad
  12. 12

    Slavonski Brod, Croatia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Novi Sad
  13. 13

    Lukavac, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south-west of Novi Sad

A sample day: Novi Sad to Belgrade

  1. 08:30Leave Novi Sad
  2. 09:50Arrive in Belgrade (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Анђео смрти
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Belgrade
  6. 15:50Head back to Novi Sad
  7. 17:10Home in Novi Sad

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Novi Sad?
The best day trips from Novi Sad are Belgrade, Timişoara, Szeged, Tuzla, Subotica. The closest is Zrenjanin, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Novi Sad?
Zrenjanin is the closest, 45 km east of Novi Sad, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Novi Sad?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Novi Sad: Zrenjanin (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Novi Sad for a day out?
Belgrade is the largest city in day-trip range, 70 km south-east of Novi Sad and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Novi Sad?
For a weekend away from Novi Sad, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Slavonski Brod (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Lukavac (130 km, 2 hr), Tuzla (122 km, 1 hr 55 min), Timişoara (122 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Novi Sad?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Slavonski Brod at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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