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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 Sep 07
€21
Average ticket price on Sep 07
€21
Fastest journey on Sep 07
5 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
5 h 17 m
Buses on Sep 07
3
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 €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
On Mon, Sep 07, we found 3 buses from Niksic to Sarajevo, including 3 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 07 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Mon, Sep 07 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Niksic to Sarajevo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a bus costs an average of €25.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.94. The journey takes 5h 18m versus 3h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Glusica, SONS doo.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Cicmil | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Cicmil | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Glušica | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €21 |
The table below shows live departures for Niksic to Sarajevo buses for tomorrow, Monday, September 7. 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 | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Niksic | 5h20 | 7:00 PM Sarajevo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Niksic to Sarajevo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 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 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
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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Powerful museum on the 1992–1996 siege, using artifacts and personal stories to explain everyday life during the war.
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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.
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