Mostar to Sarajevo by Train: Step by Step Guide
Mostar and Sarajevo, the two most visited cities in Bosnia & Herzegovina, are connected by train. The journey takes just two hours, making it a quick and easy way to get from one city to the other.
I found taking the train to Sarajevo from Mostar quite easy … especially after my bus adventures through the Balkans.
The trains are a bit antiquated, as is the ticketing process, but the process was easy and, in my experience, pretty efficient.
Here you will find all the information you need to streamline the train process and make your journey from Mostar to Sarajevo an easy one.
Station Locations
Mostar
🗺️88000 Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina (located next to the bus station)
Sarajevo
Train Times
🕰️ The train runs between Mostar to Sarajevo twice daily.
From Mostar to Sarajevo: 6:33am and 5:07pm
From Sarajevo to Mostar: 7:17am and 4:46pm
Tickets
💶Tickets range from €6-14
🎫Tickets should be purchased directly though the Railways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina website
Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive an email with your ticket number and reservation confirmation. This is NOT your ticket. You must show your reservation email and ID to the ticket agent and receive a paper ticket.
I heard the line to pick up tickets can be very long, so I arrived a full hour prior to my train. There was only 2 people in front of me in line, so my process was very quick. There are only 2 windows, so I can imagine the process is much slower closer to the train times and in peak season.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site at the station - during peak season, it is advised to purchase in advance
On Board
🪟For the best views: sit on the right side of the train going Mostar - Sarajevo, and the left side Sarajevo - Mostar.
💺Seats are not assigned by ticket.
🚻There are bathrooms on board, that are of varying degrees of cleanliness
🧳There are overhead racks for smaller pieces of luggage and racks near the doors for larger luggage
While the train journey between Mostar and Sarajevo is not luxury, it is a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities at a minimal cost.
With this guide, it should be an easy and stress-free journey.
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