Facts about the transport from Banja Luka to Sarajevo
| Cheapest Transport | $27 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 12m |
| Earliest Departure | 9:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 4:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 8 |
| Distance | 160 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Sons, ZAM Tours |
Banja Luka to Sarajevo
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Banja Luka to Sarajevo Destination Reviews
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Anonymous No stops or communication. No toilet stops or toilet on board and no communication as to when there was time to get off. The driver didn’t count or check anyone on or off bus so could have easily driven off without someone. Meant for a very uncomfortable 4 hour ride!
Banja Luka to Sarajevo, Bus Standard AC, ZAM Tours, Feb 24, 2025
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Anonymous Pretty standard Bosnian bus ride. It's fairly affordable and gets you where you need to go. Pretty standard Bosnian bus experience. Even though I had a ticket (which I'd bought online) I had to pay an extra 2KM to get onto the departure platform. I paid another 3KM to put my bag in the luggage hold (that's normal in Bosnia). The bus was old, the seats squeaked, the bus suspension made for a fairly bumpy ride. The bus ride itself was scheduled to be 5 hours, it took 6.5 hours (to be fair, there was a long stretch of roadworks coming into Sarajevo). The bus was hot, it didn't seem like the airconditioning was working (if there was any) and the toilet was locked. Given there was only one toilet stop on the journey (which was about 2 or 2.5 hours in) and the bus ride running way overtime, this wasn't ideal. But, as I say, from my experience so far, this seems to be pretty standard for bus rides in Bosnia.
Banja Luka to Sarajevo, Bus Standard AC, Centrotrans Eurolines BiH (Centrotrans Eurolines BiH), Jul 3, 2024
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Anonymous Comfortable bus, not crowded, left and arrived on time - can't ask much more than that.
Banja Luka to Sarajevo, Bus Standard AC, Centrotrans Eurolines BiH (Centrotrans Eurolines BiH), Jun 13, 2024
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Anonymous Bad experience. Only that I arrived alive. Bus was old and damaged. It was raining and the bus had several leaks, wetting who was inside.
Banja Luka to Sarajevo, Bus Standard AC, Centrotrans Eurolines BiH (Centrotrans Eurolines BiH), May 3, 2024
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Anonymous Extremely courteous and helpful driver. Comfortable seats Punctuality. Drivers didn't speak English. No seat belts in bus.
Banja Luka to Sarajevo, Bus Standard AC, ZAM Tours, Sep 4, 2023
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Anonymous Great service. The driver was pleasant to interact with even though we do not speak the local language. We did not arrive much later than planned, so it was great! The bus was very hot for the first half of the trip, so it was a little uncomfortable. Thankfully, the air conditioning was eventually turned on.
Banja Luka to Sarajevo, Bus Standard AC, ZAM Tours, Aug 6, 2023
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Anonymous Friendly driver, one hour delay. Driver spoke a little English and was very friendly. Bus was cooled down to the max.
Banja Luka to Sarajevo, Bus Standard AC, Centrotrans Eurolines BiH (Centrotrans Eurolines BiH), May 2, 2023
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Anonymous Everything was great!
Banja Luka to Sarajevo, Bus Standard AC, ZAM Tours, Mar 18, 2023
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Anonymous Bus was dirty and driver was smoking while driving. Driver was professional on very uncomfortable roads. Driver was smoking while driving and whole bus was in smell! When I asked to qiut he did it. Bus was dirty, in the windows were litter.
Banja Luka to Sarajevo, Bus Standard AC, Centrotrans Eurolines BiH (Centrotrans Eurolines BiH), Mar 13, 2023
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Anonymous I went to the bus station. To reach the peron i paid 1 or 2 BAM for little paper(i used that paper on turnike to reach Perons) and I paid 2 BAM for my backpack. Why I have to pay for these?
Banja Luka to Sarajevo, Bus Standard AC, Centrotrans Eurolines BiH (Centrotrans Eurolines BiH), Dec 3, 2022
Banja Luka to Sarajevo Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Standard 3pax | Any time | +3h 19m | $207.99 | |
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 4pax | Any time | +3h 19m | $267.58 | |
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 7pax | Any time | +3h 19m | $317.83 | |
Bus | Globus Turist | Standard AC | 00:04 | 05:04 | $23.76 | |
Bus | Globus Turist | Standard AC | 00:05 | 05:05 | $23.76 | |
Bus | Globtour Medugorje | Standard AC | 05:00 | 10:15 | $18.47 | |
Bus | Biss Tours | Standard AC | 06:30 | 11:35 | $22.21 | |
Bus | Centrotrans Eurolines BiH | Standard AC | 07:45 | 12:40 | $22.97 | |
Bus | ZAM Tours | Standard AC | 09:00 | 13:45 | $22.16 | |
Flight | Air Serbia | Economy | 11:55 | 14:45 | $174.56 | |
Bus | Sons | Standard AC | 16:00 | 21:15 | $22.71 | |
Bus | Centrotrans Eurolines BiH | Standard AC | 16:00 | 20:55 | $22.97 | |
Flight | Air Serbia | Economy | 18:25 | 14:45 | $197.49 |
How to get from Banja Luka to Sarajevo
Travelling between Banja Luka and Sarajevo is possible by Bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 363.00 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 27.07.
How long does it take to get from Banja Luka to Sarajevo?
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 6 hours to travel between Banja Luka and Sarajevo depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Banja Luka and Sarajevo. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 12m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 15m to reach Sarajevo.
How much does it cost to get from Banja Luka to Sarajevo?
Travelling between Banja Luka and Sarajevo can be as cheap as USD 27.07 if you opt for a ZAM Tours bus and as expensive as USD 363.00 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Banja Luka and Sarajevo ?
- 2 from Banja Luka to Sarajevo starting from 09:00 Banja Luka Bus Station until 16:00 Banja Luka Bus Station
- 6 from Banja Luka to Sarajevo starting from 00:00 Banja Luka Transfer until 00:00 Banja Luka Transfer
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Banja Luka to Sarajevo.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Banja Luka to Sarajevo overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Banja Luka and Sarajevo
Sons, ZAM Tours
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Banja Luka and Sarajevo
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
What is the most popular transport to get from Banja Luka to Sarajevo?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus
Transportation from Banja Luka to Sarajevo
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Buses$ 26.89
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Taxis$ 237.39
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Vans are not available