The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina and covers roughly half of the country, including the capital Sarajevo, Mostar, Jajce, Travnik, Konjic, Bihać and Neum on the Adriatic. Ottoman bazaars and Austro-Hungarian boulevards sit beside Herzegovinian stone villages, emerald rivers and the Bjelašnica and Prenj mountains. Prices are low by European standards, the Convertible Mark (BAM) is pegged to the euro, and Sarajevo and Mostar are connected by a scenic road and a daily train.
- Summary
- Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) is the main gateway, with Mostar (OMO) and Tuzla (TZL) airports handling limited flights. Buses link Sarajevo with Mostar (about 2.5-3 hours), Jajce (about 3 hours), Travnik (1.5 hours) and Bihać (about 6 hours) from the Sarajevo Main Bus Station at Put života 8. A daily train runs Sarajevo to Mostar through Konjic. In cities, Sarajevo has trams and trolleybuses (single fare about BAM 1.80 / $1) and taxis; in Mostar the Old Town is walkable.
- Best option
- Buses and the train for intercity; walking in Old Towns
- Driving
- Right-hand traffic; International Driving Permit recommended; Green Card required for foreign cars
- Rail
- Daily Sarajevo-Mostar train via Konjic
Transport at a glance
- Bus
- Good
- Train
- Scenic but infrequent
- Taxi
- Good
- Walking
- Excellent in Old Towns
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
- Sarajevo
- Taxi BAM 20 (~$12) or bus; pre-booked transfer BAM 25-35 (~$15-20)
- Mostar
- Taxi BAM 20 (~$12)
- Tuzla
- Taxi BAM 15 (~$9)
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Sarajevo
Trams and trolleybuses, ticket BAM 1.80 (~$1) from the driver or kiosk; day pass about BAM 6 (~$3.50)
Mostar
Old Town is walkable; local buses are infrequent
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Fares
- Base fare about BAM 3, then about BAM 1.50 per km
- Apps
- Bolt and inDriver
- Tips
- Insist on the meter
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Bus
Sarajevo Main Bus Station, Put života 8; tickets at the window
Train
Sarajevo Railway Station, Put života 2; to Mostar and Zenica/Doboj
Tips
Book the train the day before in summer
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) is the main gateway, with Mostar (OMO) and Tuzla (TZL) airports handling limited flights. Buses link Sarajevo with Mostar (about 2.5-3 hours), Jajce (about 3 hours), Travnik (1.5 hours) and Bihać (about 6 hours) from the Sarajevo Main Bus Station at Put života 8. A daily train runs Sarajevo to Mostar through Konjic. In cities, Sarajevo has trams and trolleybuses (single fare about BAM 1.80 / $1) and taxis; in Mostar the Old Town is walkable.
Airports
Sarajevo International Airport
From centre: 10 km
Options: Taxi to centre about BAM 20 (~$12); Bolt or inDriver about BAM 15-20 (~$9-12); Airport shuttle bus to centre from outside terminal, about BAM 5 (~$3)
Mostar International Airport
From centre: 7 km
Options: Taxi about BAM 20 (~$12)
Tuzla International Airport
From centre: 6 km
Options: Taxi about BAM 15 (~$9)
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Buy tickets at the bus station window to avoid surcharges
Stamp or show tickets to the conductor
Check timetables day-of
Carry small notes
Road conditions vary in mountains