GETTING AROUND - PRISTINA
The main bus station is located around 15 from the city center if you take Bill Clinton Boulevard. Urban Traffic covers bus lines which are Lines 4 and 3A, other lines are covered by private operators.
By TrainThere are two train stations in Pristina; Pristina railway station lies west of the city center, and Fushe Kosove railway station is Kosovo’s railway hub. The city is serviced by a train that travels through Pristina to Skopje daily, this station is located in the industrial district of Pristina. This train picks up passengers at 7:10 am at Pristina Station and the journey to Skopje takes just under 3 hours.
By CarThe roads in Pristina are pretty good and improvements are being made, and the city is the most important and frequent road junction of Kosovo as all of the major expressways and motorways pass through the city limits. Many of the motorways in Kosovo are largely completed and partially under construction, or under planning process. There will be direct access from Pristina to Skopje through the R6 motorway, the R7 motorway significantly connects Durres with Pristina and will have near future a direct connection to the Pan-Europwan corridor. Traffic can be heavy during rush hour and there can also be heavy traffic due to road repairs.
By TaxiThere are several taxi services in Pristina, many can be found outside the bus station, taxis are metered and rates start around 1.50 Euros, a trip to the city center can cost around 3 Euros, prices are worth negotiating there are private individual licensed taxi drivers with taxi meters. All taxi companies use online communication platforms like Viber and WhatsApp.
On FootPristina’s city center is small and walkable and filled with notable sights including the 19th-century Ottoman clock tower, Sahat Kulla, which faces Fatih Mosque, Pristina’s largest and most outstanding mosque dating back to the 15th century. The Museum of Kosovo is a striking yellow building worth visiting and the Ethnological Museum is housed in a gorgeous complex of Ottoman-era town homes called Emin Gjiku. Walk around the neighborhoods and see the market stalls, quaint cafes, and vibrant communities in Kosovo’s biggest city. There is a Bear Sanctuary through Germia Park, hike here to receive rewarding views.
By BicycleThe city of Pristina offers 15-cycle routes for those who want to get around and explore the city on two wheels. The routes total 93 miles, however, the city has been described as not being bike friendly due to it being hilly and the streets have curbside drains, as well as busy traffic. Cyclists should use caution.