There are 6 ways to get from Zagreb to Sarajevo by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Sarajevo (SJJ)plane ZAG - SJJ
3h 13m$87–193Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Zagreb to Sarajevo375.9 km
5h 47m$21Bus via Derventa
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Derventa, Milovana Bjeloševića Belogbus
- Take the bus from Derventa, Milovana Bjeloševića Belog to Dobojbus
- Take the bus from Kakanj, Autobuska stanica to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
6h 43m$49–81Bus
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
7h 10m$30–75Bus #2
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Stationbus
7h 52m$70–217Drive 373.3 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Sarajevocar 373.3 km
4h 51m$61–88
Zagreb to Sarajevo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Sarajevo is to rideshare which costs $21 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Sarajevo is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $85 - $200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Zagreb and Sarajevo is 297 km. The road distance is 373.3 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Sarajevo without a car is to bus via Derventa which takes 6h 43m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Zagreb to Sarajevo, including transfers.
Zagreb to Sarajevo bus services, operated by Usora Turs, depart from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Sarajevo is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Derventa, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 6h 43m.
Zagreb to Sarajevo bus services, operated by Usora Turs, arrive at Derventa, Milovana Bjeloševića Belog station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Sarajevo is 373 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Zagreb to Sarajevo.
What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Croatia Airlines flies from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Sarajevo (SJJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica via Derventa, Milovana Bjeloševića Belog, Doboj, and Kakanj, Autobuska stanica in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Sarajevo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Phone
- +387 61 265 850
- [email protected]
- Website
- usora-turs.com
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Derventa, Milovana Bjeloševića Belog
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $43
- Schedules at
- usora-turs.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Zagreb to Sarajevo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zagreb and Sarajevo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.