Capital city in Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Getting around Sarajevo
How to get around Sarajevo
The centre is walkable and a single tram line runs east–west along the valley. Taxis are cheap; trolleybuses and buses cover the hills.
Ways to get around Sarajevo
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tram (Baščaršija–Ilidža) | About 1.80–2 BAM | Runs the length of the valley; buy at kiosks or from the driver |
| Trolleybus and bus | About 1.80–2 BAM | Reach the hillside districts; schedules thin out after 10 pm |
| Taxi | About 7–12 BAM for 5 km | Insist on the meter or order by phone |
Taxis in Sarajevo
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No major ride-hailing app is reliable here. Use metered taxis or call a company; confirm the meter is on before you go.
Arriving in Sarajevo
Sarajevo International (SJJ)
Taxi to centre about 20–30 BAM, 15–25 min. Agree the taxi fare first; public transport from the airport is limited.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1968 IDP with a non-EU licence, especially when renting locally. Buy border insurance if yours doesn't cover BiH.
- Onward travel in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Buses link all towns and are the default; the scenic Sarajevo–Mostar railway has few departures. Mountain roads make journeys slower than distances suggest.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Sarajevo?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No major ride-hailing app is reliable here. Use metered taxis or call a company; confirm the meter is on before you go.
What's the best way to get around Sarajevo?
The centre is walkable and a single tram line runs east–west along the valley. Taxis are cheap; trolleybuses and buses cover the hills.
How do I get from the airport to Sarajevo?
Taxi to centre about 20–30 BAM, 15–25 min. Agree the taxi fare first; public transport from the airport is limited.
Is Sarajevo walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Railways of the Federation of BiH (ŽFBH)
- Sarajevo International Airport
- Sarajevo International Airport
- Clinical Center University of Sarajevo
- Sarajevo Tourism
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