Best Ways to Get From Sarajevo to Belgrade

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After spending two weeks in Sarajevo, we decided to visit Belgrade next. Without thinking too much, I quickly booked the first flight I found, and only afterward did I realize there are several ways to get from Sarajevo to Belgrade.

I ended up learning a lot about the different transport options between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, so I wrote this post to help you choose the best way to travel between these two cities.

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Sarajevo to Belgrade UNESCO One-Way Day Trip

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Fastest Way: From Sarajevo to Belgrade by Plane

The fastest way to get from Sarajevo to Belgrade is by direct flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.

The flight takes less than an hour, with Air Serbia being the main airline. Tickets start at €100, but don’t forget to factor in the extra time and cost for getting to and from the airports, in total, it took us almost 5 hours of travel, even though it was the shortest flight I’ve ever taken!

Getting to the Sarajevo Airport:

You can take a bus or taxi. Buses are cheaper, but public transport in Bosnia can be tricky, routes aren’t shown on Google Maps, and stops aren’t always well marked.
In the end, we grabbed some vegan food in Sarajevo and then took a taxi from the restaurant to the airport (~€15 from the old town).

Getting from Belgrade Airport:

I’d recommend taking a bus from the airport to the center.
We assumed taxis would be cheap like in Sarajevo, big mistake! Our taxi from the airport to the city center cost around €50.

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view out of a plane window — View out of a very small plane from Sarajevo to Belgrade

Most Interesting Way: From Sarajevo to Belgrade by Tour

I only discovered this option after we’d already booked our flight, but one of the most interesting ways to travel from Sarajevo to Belgrade is by joining a guided day tour.

These small-group tours take you through some of the best sights in Eastern Bosnia and Western Serbia, turning the journey into a sightseeing experience.

I honestly wish we’d chosen this, not only is it more interesting, but also very convenient: tours usually depart from Sarajevo old town and drop you off at your hotel in Belgrade.

While it’s the longest travel option (a full-day tour), I think it offers the best value, you turn a simple transfer into a full day of exploring. Expect prices around €130 for this full-day tour.

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Cheapest Way: From Sarajevo to Belgrade by Bus

The cheapest way to get from Sarajevo to Belgrade is by bus. Several companies run this route daily, but it’s important to compare options, schedules, departure points, and prices vary. You can check different companies on this bus booking site, or book an over night bus here.

Ticket prices start around €30 and take about 6.5 to 8 hours, depending on the company.

Tip: If you’re thinking of continuing on to Budapest after Belgrade, I would avoid taking the bus, my Belgrade to Budapest bus journey was one of the worst journeys I’ve had in Europe.

No Way: From Sarajevo to Belgrade by Train

Unfortunately, there is currently no train connection between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, so it’s not possible to travel from Sarajevo to Belgrade by train.

You can only enjoy domestic train rides in each country:

In Bosnia, the train from Sarajevo to Mostar is a fantastic trip and makes for an excellent day trip. (Mostar is the second most visited city in Bosnia and well worth seeing.)
In Serbia, you can take the train from Belgrade to Novi Sad, another great day trip option. I actually did this route myself, though I chose to go by bus instead of train.

Final Thoughts: My Personal Experience

When I first started looking into getting from Sarajevo to Belgrade, my instinct was to take the bus, it’s more eco-friendly than flying.

But in the end, I chose to fly, as the bus schedules didn’t work well for my trip. But once I factored in the cost of taxis to and from both airports, the total ended up being almost €150.

If I were to do this trip again, I would definitely book a full-day tour to Belgrade.

It’s not only cheaper than what I paid for the flight, but also gives you the chance to see more of the beautiful Balkan countryside, with the added convenience of door-to-door transfers.

👉 Check availability and prices for a one-way Sarajevo to Belgrade tour, it’s the option I’ll be taking next time!