Inter-City Bus
A reliable network of bus lines run by small private companies travel between all large and small towns and cities. Tickets are inexpensive and, depending on the distance, typically range between $5-25. Be aware that if you buy a return ticket for a line which is served by more companies, you can only make the return trip with the company you bought the ticket at.
By Train
Trains within Bosnia & Herzegovina connect the larger cities and towns along the international routes. Check at local train stations.
Seasonal summer train line Sarajevo-Čapljina was introduced on 15 June 2017. Connecting bus lines by Autoherc transport company transfer passengers further to Adriatic coast with destinations in Neum (Bosnia & Herzegovina) and Makarska (Croatia).
As of 1 August 2017, train connecting Sarajevo to Banja Luka via Doboj operates daily. This enables the connection to Tuzla at Doboj train station. The air conditioned train offers internet, bar and TV entertainment.
From CNN Travel:
Sarajevo to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina – One of 10 most beautiful train rides in Europe.
The road between Bosnia’s whimsical capital and its tourist honeypot, pretty Mostar, is beautiful enough; but the two-hour train journey is another level, threading below green mini mountains and ragged cliffs as it follows the emerald Neretva river. You’ll arrive in Mostar — one of CNN Travel’s favorite small towns in Europe — slightly upriver from the famous bridge, which was built by the Ottomans before being destroyed in 1993 by Croat forces and rebuilt stone for stone in 2004.
Read the full article here.
City Public Transportation
The best way to get around with public transport is with bus and tram. Most large cities including Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Mostar, Tuzla, Zenica and Bihac have well developed and inexpensive public transportation. All cities have bus transportation while Sarajevo also has tram. Tickets typically cost $1-2.
Road Network
Roads in Bosnia and Herzegovina are the most important traffic branch in Bosnia and Herzegovina and an important part of the European road network. Roads are built, maintained and supervised by companies run by the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic Srpska. The total length of roads in the country as of 2020 is 9,110 km (5,660 mi), and they are categorized as motorways (total length of 218 km (135 mi)), main (total length of 4,237 km (2,633 mi)) and regional (total length of 4,655 km (2,892 mi)).
The road from Stolac to Neum, a newly built highway, was recently opened by the federal prime minister, Fadil Novalić. You can read more about that here.
Taxi
Cities in Bosnia & Herzegovina are well served by taxis and they are typically plentiful and affordable. Taxi fares start at $1.25, 1km of ride is $0.75 and an hour of waiting is between $6-9.
Foreigners should be careful not to fall victim to scams, especially when picking one up from the airport or major train or bus station. It is best to have a map handy so you can ascertain you are being taken to the right place instead of a more expensive trip out of the way.
Rent-a-Car
Renting a car is possible and convenient. All major car rental companies have a presence in Bosnia & Herzegovina including Europcar, Budget, Avis, Dollar, Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, National and others.
In some remote regions gas stations are hard to come by so one should always be on the lookout for a gas station to refuel the car.
Car with Driver (VIP)
It is possible to rent a car with a driver and prices are affordable. Bosnia4u can quote a price upon inquiry. Drivers can be at disposal for the city and long distance services. Car types include cars, luxury cars, vans, mini buses, mid-size buses and large buses.
Bicycles
The main roads in rural Bosnia are a dangerous place for bicycles. You can however have a wonderful experience riding on smaller, regional roads, where traffic isn’t heavy. Inexperienced riders should be cautious, as Bosnia is very much a mountainous country, and some roads prove to be too difficult for beginners. Avoid riding at night.
Note that there are few dedicated bicycle trails in the country. The city of Sarajevo has about 5 km of dedicated bicycle trails. However, they are often clogged by pedestrians or even cars so cyclers should be cautious. One of the newer trails is the 100-mile-long cycle trail in Herzegovina along the former Austrian-Hungarian railway which leads through long abandoned cities and through the Dinaric Alps. The route starts in Mostar and leads all the way to the Croatian border near Dubrovnik. The route is roughly 134 km long and contains paved and unpaved (rough gravel) sections. For road bikes it is recommended to use detours on paved roads when encountering gravel sections. For the map of the route check our tourist map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1o5dTXHQypn-7Gs2x-XTdhNQSDEI&usp=sharing.
You can rent a bicycle in Sarajevo using Next Bike system. This public bike share system is available throughout the year to tourists and locals alike, although during the cold winter months it is close to impossible to use bicycles. You can use this system through a mobile app (available on Apple and Android) or the web site: https://www.nextbike.ba/en/sarajevo/. Next Bike stations are available in 12 locations in the city. You can take a bicycle in one station and return to another. Bicycles for rent are also available from one of several local rental companies: http://www.sarajevobiketours.ba/, http://www.sarajevobiketours.ba/ and others.
Resources:
- Wikiloc – https://www.wikiloc.com/trails/bicycle-touring/bosnia-and-herzegovina
- Map My Ride – https://www.mapmyride.com/ba/sarajevo-federation-of-bosnia-and-herzegovina/
- Biroto – https://www.biroto.eu/en/cycle-route/bosnia-and-herzegovina/ciro-cycle-route/rt00002624
- BikePacking – https://bikepacking.com/routes/bosnian-highline/
- MTB.ba – MTB.ba (in Bosnian)
Scooters
Scooters are available for rent in Sarajevo from https://beebee.buzz/. Download the BeeBee mobile app (available on Apple and Android), register and ride. Scooters can be left pretty much anywhere.
Motorcycles
Motorcycles are available for rent from several rental companies.