Getting around Bosnia-Herzegovina: Transportation Tips

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Bosnia-Herzegovina isn’t the easiest country to get around, since much of its transport infrastructure – particularly the rail network – was damaged during the war. Things are improving, however, and decent bus services will almost always be able to get you where you want to go; it’ll just take a little longer than you might expect – see bhtourism.ba for schedules. Also note that connections between the Federation and the Republika Srpska aren’t regular.

There are also a few railway lines across the country, though severe underfunding means that most trains are too slow or irregular to be worth considering; the one exception is the twice-daily route linking Sarajevo and Mostar, which is fabulously scenic.

Distances, transport options, and regional connections can completely change how a trip feels once you arrive. Rough Guides connects you with vetted local travel agents who create personalized itineraries from scratch based on your pace, interests, and preferred travel style. You can receive up to 3 different trip plans, compare routing ideas, and work directly with the Bosnia-Herzegovina local specialists to refine the itinerary further.