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War Childhood Museum
Powerful museum on the 1992–1996 siege, using artifacts and personal stories to explain everyday life during the war.
Cheapest price on Oct 22
$25
Average ticket price on Oct 22
$26
Fastest journey on Oct 22
5 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
5 h 18 m
Buses on Oct 22
4
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Niksic to Sarajevo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Niksic to Sarajevo will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 4 buses from Niksic to Sarajevo, including 4 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Buses from Niksic to Sarajevo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:15, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 7:15 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Niksic to Sarajevo.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Cicmil | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Cicmil | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Niksic to Sarajevo buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:00 AM Niksic | 5h15 | 12:15 PM Sarajevo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Niksic | 5h15 | 1:15 PM Sarajevo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Niksic | 5h20 | 6:00 PM Sarajevo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Niksic | 5h20 | 7:00 PM Sarajevo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Powerful museum on the 1992–1996 siege, using artifacts and personal stories to explain everyday life during the war.
National museum known for archaeology, ethnology, natural history and the Sarajevo Haggadah, one of the country’s top institutions.
Small but engaging museum under the airport runway, showing the tunnel that sustained Sarajevo during the siege.
Main pedestrian street in the Austro-Hungarian center, lined with historic facades, shops and everyday city life.
Steep hillside viewpoint with white graves and panoramic city views, especially memorable at sunset and after dark.
Green hilltop park and former fortress area offering broad views over Sarajevo and a quieter local atmosphere.
Ćevapi are small grilled minced meat sausages served in somun bread with onions and kajmak. They are Sarajevo’s signature street food and a core part of local identity.
Burek is a flaky spiral pastry filled with minced meat. In Bosnia, only the meat version is called burek, making it a classic and culturally specific bakery staple.
Sirnica is a traditional pita made with thin pastry and cheese filling. It is a beloved Bosnian bakery dish, commonly eaten for breakfast or a light meal.
Well-known local restaurant with Bosnian dishes, grilled specialties, and a warm traditional interior near the old town.
Established fine dining venue focused on refined Bosnian and regional cuisine with a polished atmosphere and quality wine selection.
Iconic casual ćevapi spot in Baščaršija, known for traditional Sarajevo-style grilled meat and fast local atmosphere.
Budget-friendly versus most European capitals. Hotels, meals, coffee, and public transport are generally affordable for tourists.
Service is often included rarely, so round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
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