From the airport to the city centre Bosnia And Herzegovina
The country has three international airports in Sarajevo, Tuzla and Banja Luka. In these pages, we indicate each time the possible means of transport (bus or cab). There is also an airport in Mostar, but it has no regular air service: it is mostly used by groups of pilgrims traveling to Međugorje. Finally, it should be noted that many tourists visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina arrive via Split and Dubrovnik airports in Croatia. These have more connections than the Bosnian airports (Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Lyon...).
Arrival by train Bosnia And Herzegovina
There is only one international rail connection to Bosnia and Herzegovina: the Croatian port of Ploče is connected to Sarajevo with one train a day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, in summer only. This line runs through beautiful scenery and serves four cities in Herzegovina: Čapljina, Mostar, Jablanica and Konjic. Ploče can be reached by bus from Dubrovnik (108 km). In total, Bosnia and Herzegovina has three train lines that are operated by two separate state-owned companies (see "Organizing Your Trip").
Arrival by boat Bosnia And Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a tiny coastline on the Adriatic Sea around the town of Neum. But large ships cannot reach it. Ferries connect neighboring ports in Croatia (Dubrovnik, Split and Zadar) with several cities in Italy (Ancona, Bari, Cesenatico, Pesaro, Pescara, Trieste and Venice). Otherwise, in the northeast of the country, the river port of Brčko, on the Sava River, hosts some cruise ships coming from the Danube from Budapest, Hungary.
Public transport Bosnia And Herzegovina
The cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina are connected by an extensive, efficient and inexpensive bus network. There are public transport networks in the main cities. The most developed is the one of Sarajevo with in particular very practical tramways. In Mostar, city buses provide access to the tourist villages of Buna and Blagaj.
Bike, scooters & co Bosnia And Herzegovina
Sarajevo has a network of self-service bicycles and two electric scooters. However, there is still no legislation governing these practices. In addition, several tourist agencies offer bicycle tours in the capital and mountain bike tours in the nearby mountains. Self-service bicycles are also available in Banja Luka and Zenica.
With a driver Bosnia And Herzegovina
Cabs are cheap: between 0.50 and 1 € per kilometer, plus pick-up (0.75/2 €) and luggage (0.50 € each). There are no VTC services such as Uber. On the other hand, specialized companies such as Pajo Taxi, in Mostar, offer cars with drivers for long distances: for the airport of Dubrovnik, for example, or to visit several Balkan countries.
By car Bosnia And Herzegovina
The car is the best option for visiting the country. Some sites require a vehicle with a high ground clearance, sometimes a 4 × 4. But with a simple city car, you will have access to the vast majority of places to visit. As speed is often very limited (many portions at 60, 50 or 40 km/h), a big sports car will not be of much use. There are many car rental companies in Sarajevo (airport and city), Mostar, Banja Luka and Tuzla. It is also possible to rent a car in Croatia at the airports of Split and Dubrovnik (see "Organizing your stay"). In the cities, parking is regulated and sometimes complicated. We recommend choosing a hotel with parking in Mostar and Sarajevo.
Accessibility Bosnia And Herzegovina
Thanks to its wide sidewalks and pedestrianized streets in the city center, Sarajevo is quite suitable for visits in a wheelchair or with a stroller. Its modern hotels often have facilities for people with reduced mobility (elevator, adapted bathroom...). However, public transportation and some of the capital's sights are difficult to access. Elsewhere, Banja Luka and Tuzla can defend themselves. But Mostar, the tourist capital of the country, is almost impassable because of its cobbled streets leading to the Old Bridge, which itself is a hell for wheelchairs.
Tourist traps Bosnia And Herzegovina
Scams are rare. Unsurprisingly, some cab drivers charge abusive rates as everywhere in the world. You should also be wary of some police officers who may charge you €10 for a small speeding violation without issuing an official ticket.
