How to travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo

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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Sarajevo

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Sarajevo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $126.

Distance: 178 miles (288 km)

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$59

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$184

Average price

7h 47m

Average total duration

7h 17m

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30m

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4h 26m

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1h 26m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.9 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

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from Zagreb to Sarajevo

How to get from Zagreb to Sarajevo by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

CroatiaBus - Globtour0
04:45PM6h15
Zagreb, Bus Station
11:00PMSarajevo
$741One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

CroatiaBus - Globtour0
04:45PM6h15
Zagreb, Bus Station
11:00PMSarajevo
$741One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Croatia AirlinesOU344
02:50PM0h50
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
03:40PMSarajevo International Airport
$2161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CroatiaBus - Globtour0
10:00PM8h00
Zagreb, Bus Station
06:00AMSarajevo
$831One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Zagreb to Sarajevo

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Zagreb to Sarajevo. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo

Travel to Sarajevo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zagreb to Sarajevo.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zagreb and Sarajevo including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Sarajevo:

A bus is $77 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Sarajevo costing on average $126 (€102).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Sarajevo take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

The distance from Zagreb to Sarajevo is approximately 178 miles (288 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Sarajevo is:
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Sarajevo as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Sarajevo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Sarajevo International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Sarajevo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Sarajevo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus, Globtour Medjugorjie, Croatia Bus d.o.o., CroatiaBus - Globtour, FlixBus, Fils, Centrotrans Eurolines to go to Sarajevo by bus.
  • Travel with Croatia Airlines, Air Serbia to go to Sarajevo by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Sarajevo with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Infobus, Globtour Medjugorjie, Croatia Bus d.o.o., CroatiaBus - Globtour, Fils, Centrotrans Eurolines.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo often also extend their vacation to go to Belgrade, Mostar, Podgorica, Dubrovnik, Kotor. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sarajevo and these popular destinations at a great price.
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