- Must visit
Muzej Istočne Bosne
Main regional museum covering archaeology, ethnology, history, and Tuzla's salt heritage across several valuable collections.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sarajevo to Tuzla is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sarajevo to Tuzla will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 20 buses that leave Sarajevo for Tuzla on Tue, Aug 04, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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 Sarajevo to Tuzla among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.52. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 17m 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 Nomago Intercity operated by TransTurist Tuzla, GoOpti, Trans Turist, Centrotrans Eurolines.
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 GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by TransTurist Tuzla | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by TransTurist Tuzla | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:36AM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by TransTurist Tuzla | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by TransTurist Tuzla | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by TransTurist Tuzla | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by TransTurist Tuzla | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by TransTurist Tuzla | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by TransTurist Tuzla | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by TransTurist Tuzla | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by TransTurist Tuzla | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
The table below shows live departures for Sarajevo to Tuzla buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 PM Sarajevo, Željeznička Stanica (Trg žrtava genocida u Srebrenic) | 2h25 | 2:25 PM Tuzla, Autobuska Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Sarajevo, Bulevar Meše Selimovića / Prijedorska (Otoka Bus A) | 2h15 | 2:25 PM Tuzla, Autobuska Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
![]() | 5:30 AM Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica (Put života 8) | 2h10 | 7:40 AM Živinice Grad, AS | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica (Put života 8) | 2h50 | 8:20 AM Tuzla, Autobuska Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sarajevo to Tuzla run on average 60 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 if you book in advance.
There are 60 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 |
Buses per day 60 |
Direct buses 60 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Tuzla — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tuzla trip today.
Main regional museum covering archaeology, ethnology, history, and Tuzla's salt heritage across several valuable collections.
Leading contemporary art venue in Tuzla, presenting Bosnian and regional exhibitions in a well-known central cultural institution.
Important literary museum dedicated to writer Meša Selimović, highlighting his life, works, and Tuzla connections.
Tuzla's famous salt lake complex in the city center, popular for swimming, walking, and experiencing the city's unique identity.
Large memorial park and promenade ideal for walks, city views, monuments, and a quieter side of central Tuzla.
Main square used for events and evening strolls, surrounded by civic architecture and one of the city's liveliest scenes.
Ćevapi are small grilled minced meat sausages, usually served with somun, onions, and kajmak. They are a classic Bosnian staple widely loved in Tuzla.
Burek is a flaky phyllo pie filled with minced meat. It is one of the most traditional bakery dishes in Bosnia and a common everyday meal in Tuzla.
Sirnica is a baked phyllo pie filled with fresh cheese. It is a beloved Bosnian pita and a popular vegetarian choice in Tuzla homes and bakeries.
Established restaurant known for grilled meats, Bosnian dishes, and a relaxed traditional atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Well-known casual spot for ćevapi and other grilled specialties, valued for reliable portions and an easygoing local feel.
Polished dining venue serving Bosnian and international dishes in a more upscale setting, suitable for a longer dinner in central Tuzla.
Budget-friendly for travelers. Hotels, local meals, and taxis usually cost less than in larger Balkan and EU city breaks.
Tipping is appreciated, not mandatory. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sarajevo to Tuzla by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tuzla, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sarajevo to Tuzla buses use the Sarajevo, Nedžarići Terminal to Tuzla, Autobuska Stanica station pair. Use this guide to compare Sarajevo and Tuzla bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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