Trains in Bosnia-Herzegovina

The train network in Bosnia-Herzegovina is still expanding, but there are good connections between key cities in comfortable trains.

UPDATE 2018: There are currently no trains running on the line Zagreb-Sarajevo. It's unclear when the trains will start running again. If you're planning to visit Bosnia-Herzegovina, you'll have to travel there by bus or by car.

Train types in Bosnia-Herzegovina

Two railway companies operate in different regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

ZFBH (Željeznice Federacije Bosne i Hercegovine)

Operates in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Includes the main line Doboj – Sarajevo – Ploče.
Visit the English version of the ZFBH website.

ZRS (Željeznice Republike Srpske)

Operates in the Republika Srpska
Includes the line Doboj – Banja Luka – Novi Grad.

Bikes are not allowed on trains in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Reservations for trains in Bosnia-Herzegovina

Domestic connections in Bosnia-Herzegovina

Map with main train connections in Bosnia-Herzegovina

The most popular route is from the capital Sarajevo to Mostar.
The train used to continue to Ploče on the coast of Croatia, but this part has been suspended by the Croatian Railways.
Sarajevo to Novi Grad: 6.5 hours.

International train connections to and from Bosnia-Herzegovina

Bosnia-Herzegovina rail passes

An Interrail One Country Pass for Bosnia-Herzegovina is not available. We recommend using an Interrail Global Pass to see more countries in the region!

Interrail Pass options for Bosnia-Herzegovina

Interrail Global Pass

Allows you to travel by train in 31 European countries including Bosnia-Herzegovina
Youth, senior and family discounts available
Prices from € 208

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