In short: ~230 km. Direct bus: 4–5 hours, €12–20. No direct train. Crosses into Croatia. More frequent in summer. Connect from Split to Dalmatian islands via Jadrolinija ferries — Split bus and ferry terminals are adjacent.
Bus: Centrotrans and Autotrans run multiple daily direct buses. €12–20. 4–5 hours (up to 5–6 hrs in summer traffic). Buy at Sarajevo bus station ticket desk or online via Centrotrans.
Via Mostar: Sarajevo–Mostar (2.5 hrs, €6–9) then Mostar–Split (2.5–3 hrs, €10–15). Total slower but adds the Stari Most stop.
No train: No passenger rail from Sarajevo to the Adriatic coast currently.
Island connections: Split ferry terminal is next to the bus terminal. Jadrolinija and Krilo operate daily ferries to Brač, Hvar, Vis, Korčula. Arrive in time for afternoon sailings.
FAQ
Journey time? 4–5 hours. Summer: allow 5–6.
Visa Bosnia to Croatia? US, UK, EU, CA, AU: visa-free both. Croatia is Schengen — EES for non-EU.
Where is Sarajevo bus station? East Sarajevo Bus Station (Autobuska Stanica Istočno Sarajevo). Check your ticket for the correct terminal.
Buy ticket online? Yes via Centrotrans website or FlixBus.
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