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Arriving in Pristina

By plane
Pristina's modern international airport (PRN, www.airportpristina.com) is 15km west of the city centre. The arrivals hall is separate from the other buildings and not a happy place, but the departures building has ATMs and other services (see Transport). A taxi ride to the centre will cost about €25 and takes about 20 minutes. The airport bus from right outside the arrivals terminal to the Grand Hotel in the city centre theoretically departs daily at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00 and 18:00; a ticket costs €3 and can be purchased on the bus.

By train
Trains from Skopje and within Kosovo all pass through Fushë Kosovë train station, which is Kosovo's main railway hub, seven kilometres west of central Pristina. Hop onto a N°1 kombi minibus outside, which goes to the eastern end of Bul. Bill Clinton every 5-10 minutes for €0.40. Using a taxi will cost around €9. Some trains, including the one from Skopje, continue to Pristina train station, which is a short walk to the centre along Rruga Garibaldi. Don't count on any taxis awaiting arrivals here.

By bus
Penny-pinchers who choose to get to Pristina by bus will be justly rewarded with a dilapidated bus station with nothing in the way of facilities beyond a couple of grotty cafés and kiosks. There's not even a city bus linking it to the city centre, two kilometres away. Taxis are parked outside the main exit and a ride into the centre will cost less than €2. Alternatively, it's a 20-30 minute walk: go directly north until you get to Bul. Bill Clinton and take a right.

By car
Driving around Kosovo in daylight is fairly easy and straightforward, but we wouldn't recommend a nighttime trip if it's your first time. Check with the rental company if you plan to drive into Kosovo with a rental car from abroad.

Street smarts
Street: Rruga
Square: Sheshi
Boulevard: Bulevardi
Highway: Autostrada
Bridge: Ura