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How to get fromAnkara to Sarajevoby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Sarajevo by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Sarajevo (SJJ)plane plane ESB - SJJ
    5h 46m
    $89–164

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst / ...
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    24h 43m
    $81–88

  3. Train, bus via Sofia

    1. Take the train from Ankara to Halkalitrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    4. Take the train from Novi Beograd to Zvorniktrain train Ir
    5. Take the bus from Zvornik, Autobuska stanica to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    34h 17m
    $92–125

  4. Drive  1,559.9 km

    1. Drive from Ankara to Sarajevocar car 1,559.9 km
    16h 32m
    $248–357

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Yıldırım to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    26h 33m
    $91–102

  6. Bus via Belgrade

    1. Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 6m
    $131–275

  7. Train, bus via Sjenica

    1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pendik Station to Sjenicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sjenica to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    32h 19m
    $89–94

Ankara to Sarajevo by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration30h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,313.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina?

AJet, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Sarajevo (SJJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica via Istanbul Otogari, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Cevatpaşa Ortaokulu, Istanbul Yıldırım, and Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica in around 26h 33m.

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