Getting around · Sarajevo · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Getting around Sarajevo
Public transport, passes, airport connections and when a car makes sense.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ladislav Boháč, CC0
Quick answer
Sarajevo's centre is compact and walkable along the Miljacka river, with Baščaršija at the eastern end. An east–west tram line runs the length of the valley from Baščaršija to Ilidža, supplemented by trolleybuses, buses and inexpensive taxis. No.
Key facts
- Main way around
- Walking
- Airports
- SJJ
- Need a car?
- No
Ways to get around
Walking
Baščaršija, Ferhadija, City Hall, the Latin Bridge and the cathedrals are all within 15 minutes of each other on foot. Hillside neighbourhoods are steep.
Tram
Trams run in a loop around Baščaršija and west along the valley through Marijin Dvor to Ilidža; this is the easiest way to reach the museums and Vrelo Bosne.
Buy tickets at kiosks before boarding (they cost a little more from the driver) and validate them on board.
Taxi
Taxis are metered and inexpensive by European standards, and useful for the hillside quarters, the Tunnel of Hope and the airport.
Use official taxis with company names on the roof, or call one, rather than accepting offers from drivers at the bus station.
Cable car
The Trebević cable car runs from Bistrik, just across the river from the old town, up to the mountain in about 10 minutes.
Bus
City buses and minibuses serve the suburbs, and intercity buses leave from the main bus station near the railway station for Mostar and other towns.
From the airport
Sarajevo International Airport is about 12 km south-west of the centre. A shuttle bus links the airport with the centre, and taxis take about 20–25 minutes to Baščaršija. The Tunnel of Hope is just beyond the airport.
Do you need a car?
No. The city is walkable and served by trams and cheap taxis. A car helps for Lukomir and remote villages, but buses, trains and tours cover Mostar, Konjic and the ski resorts.
Reaching the day trips
| Destination | Travel time | How |
|---|---|---|
| Mostar | About 2 hours by train or bus | Train or bus from Sarajevo |
| Konjic | About 1 hour by train or car | Train, bus or car |
| Lukomir | About 1.5 hours by car | Car or organised tour; the last stretch is a rough road |
| Travnik | About 1.5–2 hours by bus | Bus or car |
| Jajce | About 2.5–3 hours by bus or car | Bus or car, often combined with Travnik |
| Višegrad | About 2–2.5 hours by car | Car or bus |
Questions travellers ask
+Do you need a car in Sarajevo?
No. The city is walkable and served by trams and cheap taxis. A car helps for Lukomir and remote villages, but buses, trains and tours cover Mostar, Konjic and the ski resorts.
+How do you get from the airport to Sarajevo?
Sarajevo International Airport is about 12 km south-west of the centre. A shuttle bus links the airport with the centre, and taxis take about 20–25 minutes to Baščaršija. The Tunnel of Hope is just beyond the airport.
+What is the best way to get around Sarajevo?
Walking: Baščaršija, Ferhadija, City Hall, the Latin Bridge and the cathedrals are all within 15 minutes of each other on foot. Hillside neighbourhoods are steep.