How do you get to Sarajevo?
Getting There6.6/10Easier to reach than about 60% of cities
- Main airport
- Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: sarajevo-airport.ba, airports.ba
Good to know
Good to Know
- The shuttle bus is the most economical option from the airport (5 KM) but runs only until 23:30; book taxis in advance to avoid overpaying.
- Taxis should use meters—agree on fare before starting or insist on meter use; avoid unlicensed drivers offering fixed fares.
- Neither Uber nor Bolt operates in Sarajevo; traditional taxis and pre-booked transfers are the main ride options.
- Train journey from Sarajevo to Mostar is one of Europe's most scenic routes, following the Neretva river gorge; best river views on the left side heading to Mostar.
- The city is compact; most central attractions are walkable once you reach the city center from the airport.
- Public transport tickets must be validated immediately upon boarding or face fines; purchase at kiosks (1.60 KM) or from driver (1.80 KM).
- Cash (BAM) is essential for taxis, buses, and local transport; not all drivers accept cards or have change.
Domestic Routes
Mostar
- Frequency
- Daily
- Train Type
- Express (BH Trains Talgo)
- Distance Km
- 129
- Travel time
- ~2.5
- Price 2nd Class
- 14.1 KM
- Notes
- Modern air-conditioned Talgo trains; spectacular Neretva river gorge scenery
ČApljina
- Frequency
- Daily
- Train Type
- Express (BH Trains Talgo)
- Distance Km
- 163
- Travel time
- ~3.5
- Price 2nd Class
- 17 KM
- Notes
- Extends to Ploče, Croatia on weekends in summer (June-September)
Doboj / Banja Luka
- Frequency
- Daily
- Train Type
- Express
- Notes
- Northern rail corridor
Zenica, Kakanj, Konjic, Maglaj
- Train Type
- Regional (Putnički Voz)
- Notes
- 2nd class seating only
International Routes
Ploče (Croatia)
- Status
- Seasonal - summer weekends only (June-September 2026)
- Notes
- Rail replacement bus service Čapljina to Ploče
Day Trip Access
Nearby Destinations
Mostar (Stari Most Bridge)
- Access
- Train (2.5 hours) or bus (~2.5 hours)
- Distance Km
- 129
Vrelo Bosne (Bosna River Spring)
- Access
- Taxi or bus (~15 minutes)
- Distance Km
- 7
War Tunnel (Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope)
- Access
- Taxi or bus (~10 minutes)
- Distance Km
- 5.2
Mount Trebević
- Access
- Cable car from Baščaršija (Old Town)
Jahorina, Igman, Bjelašnica Mountains
- Access
- Seasonal buses during winter sports season
- Note
- Olympic mountains
Bus
- Luggage
- Surcharge applies for intercity travel
- Location
- City center, ~100m from railway station
- Companies
- Centrotrans, Arriva-Autotrans, Nomago, and others
- Main Station Name
- Main Bus Station (Glavni autobusni kolodvor)
- Domestic Connections
- Over 82 cities including Mostar, Banja Luka, Tuzla, Zenica
International Connections
- Notes
- Multiple daily services to major destinations
Destinations
- Split and Dubrovnik (Croatia)
- Zagreb (Croatia)
- Vienna (Austria)
- Graz (Austria)
- Berlin (Germany)
- Munich (Germany)
- Podgorica (Montenegro)
Location
~3 km northwest of city center, near Marijin Dvor
Operators
Željeznice FBiH (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Railways)
Main Station
Sarajevo Main Railway Station
Ticket Purchase
At station ticket counters; can board without ticket and purchase from conductor if office closed
Airport
- Name
- Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
- Terminal
- Single Terminal B
- Distance From Center Km
- 12
- Notes
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's main international airport; compact and efficient; modern security scanners allow passage without removing electronics
Major Airlines And Routes
- Turkish Airlines (Istanbul)
- Ryanair (London, various European cities)
- Wizz Air (London, European destinations)
- Austrian Airlines (Vienna)
- Croatia Airlines (Zagreb)
Airport Ground Transport
Taxi
- Base Rate
- 2 KM
- Availability
- 24/7 at terminal exit
- Per Kilometer
- 1.2 KM
- Typical Fare City Center
- 20 KM
- Luggage Surcharge Per Piece
- 1 KM
- Notes
- Licensed metered taxis; avoid unlicensed drivers claiming fixed fares; not all drivers speak English
Car Rental
- Price Per Day From
- 59 KM
- Notes
- Multiple international and local companies; free cancellation within 24 hours; pickup inside terminal
Shuttle Bus
- Route
- Airport to Baščaršija (Old Town)
- Payment
- Cash on board or at Centrotrans kiosk
- Operator
- Centrotrans
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Price Return
- 8 KM
- Price One Way
- 5 KM
- Operating Hours
- 05:30 - 23:30
- Duration Minutes
- 20
Private Transfer
- Price Range City Center
- 49 KM
- Notes
- Pre-booked online; door-to-door service; fixed fare
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