How to travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo

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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Sarajevo

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Sarajevo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €105.

Distance: 288 km

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Flight

€51

Average price

Cheapest

€163

Average price

7h 54m

Average total duration

7h 24m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 26m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

Infobus

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Croatia Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Zagreb to Sarajevo

How to get from Zagreb to Sarajevo by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Croatia AirlinesOU342
    10:00 PM0h50
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    10:50 PMSarajevo International Airport
    1651One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU342
    10:00 PM0h50
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    10:50 PMSarajevo International Airport
    1651One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU342
    10:00 PM0h50
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    10:50 PMSarajevo International Airport
    1651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Austrian AirlinesOS604 · OS729
    11:20 AM2h35
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    1:55 PMSarajevo International Airport
    2551One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1405 · LH1546
    3:05 PM7h20
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    10:25 PMSarajevo International Airport
    2951One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1546+Croatia AirlinesLH6003
    5:55 PM4h30
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    10:25 PMSarajevo International Airport
    3811One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo

Travel to Sarajevo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zagreb to Sarajevo.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zagreb and Sarajevo including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo is a bus with an average price of €51.

This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Sarajevo:

A bus is €111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Sarajevo costing on average €163.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Sarajevo take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 24m.

The Zagreb to Sarajevo distance is approximately 288 km.
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Sarajevo is:
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Sarajevo as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Sarajevo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Sarajevo International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Sarajevo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Sarajevo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus, CroatiaBus - Globtour, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., Croatia Bus d.o.o., FlixBus, Biss-Tours, Usora Turs, Fils, Centrotrans Eurolines to go to Sarajevo by bus.
  • Travel with Croatia Airlines, Air Serbia to go to Sarajevo by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Sarajevo with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Infobus, CroatiaBus - Globtour, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., Croatia Bus d.o.o., Fils, Centrotrans Eurolines.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Sarajevo often also extend their vacation to go to Belgrade, Mostar, Podgorica, Dubrovnik, Kotor. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sarajevo and these popular destinations at a great price.

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