Bosnia-Hercegovina Transport

Coming and Going

There are airports at Sarajevo, Mostar and Banja Luka but commercial service is limited to Sarajevo and Mostar. British Airways, Adria Airlines, Croatia Airlines and AlItalia are among the major airlines flying into Sarajevo. Croatia Airlines flies to Mostar, via Zagreb. There is a departure tax from Sarajevo airport of about 15.00.

The railways run from Sarajevo to Croatia's coast, via Mostar and to Republika Srpska; plus there are trains from Sarajevo to Budapest. Buses leave Sarajevo daily for many eastern and central European cities as well as Zagreb and Belgrade.

Getting About

Travelling by car is a decent option throughout Bosnia-Hercegovina, although the locals aren't the world's most cautious drivers. Car rental can be quite expensive; make sure you get a comprehensive insurance policy if you do rent.

Inter-city trains run between Sarajevo and Mostar and onto the Croatian coast at Ploce, and taxis serve the cities and are generally reliable. Inter-city bus travel is widely available.