In short: ~130 km. Bus: 2–2.5 hours, 16–35 BAM (~€8–18). ~18 daily departures. Centrotrans most reliable. A scenic train also runs 2–3 times daily (2.5 hours through the Neretva gorge — worth taking).
Bus: 16–35 BAM (€8–18). Centrotrans, Globtour, Autoprevoz, Globus Turist. ~18 daily services. Buy at Sarajevo bus station desk — online booking not always available for all operators. Peak summer: consider buying the day before.
Route: A1 motorway from Sarajevo to Tarčin (toll 7 BAM/~€3.50 for Ivan Tunnel), then M17 through the Neretva valley. The valley section is beautiful.
Train: Runs 2–3 times daily. ~2.5 hours through the Neretva gorge — one of the most scenic routes in the Western Balkans. Worth taking once for the landscape. Check current times at Sarajevo train station.
Mostar: Stari Most (UNESCO Old Bridge), Kujundžiluk bazaar, and fascinating architectural mix. Often visited as a day trip from Sarajevo; works well.
FAQ
How many daily buses? ~18 daily in both directions.
Train from Sarajevo to Mostar? Yes — scenic, 2.5 hrs, 2–3 times daily.
Cost? 16–35 BAM (~€8–18) depending on operator.
Where is Mostar station? Adjacent to the bus station, few hundred metres from the old town.
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