Getting to Herzegovina at a glance
Mostar Airport (code OMO) is the only airport in the region with scheduled flights, and its list of routes is short. Many visitors fly into Dubrovnik, Split or Sarajevo instead and continue by bus, train or car. Bosnia and Herzegovina is not part of the Schengen area, so you cross a border on every route from Croatia.
This is an independent guide, not an airline, bus company or railway. Timetables and fares below are those listed for 2026. They change, so check the operator before you book.
Flights to Mostar
Croatia Airlines lists a direct Zagreb link all year. The days differ by season.
| Timetable | Zagreb to Mostar | Mostar to Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Winter 2026/2027 | Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday | Monday, Tuesday, Friday |
The airline warns that the timetable can change, so confirm the day and the exact season change date when you book. Air Serbia also sells a Belgrade to Mostar route; look up its current schedule before you plan around it. Other seasonal and charter flights may exist, and the airport publishes a seasonal flight plan.
If you arrive in Mostar, the Old Town and Stari Most are the natural first stop. For the longer overland routes, see the sections below and the page on day trips from Dubrovnik.
Day trips and tours in Herzegovina
Guided trips to Mostar, Kravica, Blagaj and more, with live prices and availability. A tour is an easy way to skip the logistics.
By train from Sarajevo
The railway between Sarajevo and the Neretva valley was interrupted after the floods of 2024. Passenger trains between Sarajevo and Čapljina resumed on 10 February 2025, and the 2025/2026 timetable of the state railway lists regular service. The line is not closed.
The timetable shows train 723 leaving Sarajevo at 07:15 and train 721 at 16:46, both heading for Čapljina via Mostar. Timetable portals give the arrival in Mostar as about 09:15 and 18:50, so allow roughly 2 hours. Return trains from Mostar were listed at 06:33 and 17:09. One portal advertises fares from 13.90 KM (about €7.11) in 2026. Confirm the fare and the times with the railway before you travel.
A limited summer train to Ploče in Croatia ran on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 26 June to 27 September 2026. It is not a year-round international link.
By bus
Sample connections and 2026 fares. Booking pages sometimes show no departure for a chosen date, so test your actual day.
| Route | Operator | Time | Fare 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo to Mostar | Centrotrans | 06:00 to 08:42, 09:00 to 11:42, 18:00 to 20:42 | 36 KM (about €18.41) |
| Dubrovnik to Mostar | FlixBus | From 3 h 15 min | From €21.98 |
| Dubrovnik to Mostar | Arriva | About 3 h 30 min, depends on traffic | – |
| Split to Mostar | FlixBus | From 3 h 30 min | From €19.97 |
| Mostar to Medjugorje (line 48) | Mostar Bus | – | 5.50 KM (about €2.81) |
| Mostar to Blagaj (lines 10 and 12) | Mostar Bus | – | – |
The FlixBus prices are "from" prices and not every date has them. Bring a valid passport or ID card for the border, and ask your operator how long stops usually take. For Blagaj, check where the bus stops, because the line list does not show a stop right at the Tekke. For Kravica, plan on a car, taxi or tour rather than a bus to the entrance. Pilgrims will find more on Medjugorje.
By car, borders and insurance
Driving gives you the most freedom, especially for Kravica, Počitelj and Trebinje. A few rules matter at the border.
- Insurance: for an ordinary car with a German or Croatian plate, the plate counts as proof of insurance. A green card for every visitor is not required. Rules depend on the country of registration, not your nationality.
- Rental cars: check that the rental contract allows the border crossing and covers Bosnia and Herzegovina. Get this in writing before you book.
- Documents: see the travel tips page for passport rules.
- Leaving for the Schengen area: the EU Entry/Exit System has run fully since 10 April 2026. It registers non-EU travelers on entry to Schengen countries such as Croatia. EU citizens are not registered. Border offices warn of extra time, but no fixed waiting time can be promised.
- ETIAS: in October 2026 it was not yet in operation and no application was needed. Check the current status before you travel.
Foreign plates and rental cars have been a target for break-ins, so do not leave luggage visible in a parked car.
Next steps
Once you know how you will arrive, plan where to sleep and what to see.
Getting to Herzegovina: frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights to Mostar?
Yes. Croatia Airlines lists a direct Zagreb flight three times a week all year, taking about 55 minutes. Air Serbia sells a Belgrade route. Check the current timetable, because days and seasons change.
Does the train from Sarajevo to Mostar run?
Yes. Regular trains between Sarajevo and Čapljina are in the 2025/2026 timetable, after the line reopened to passengers in February 2025. A morning and an afternoon train are listed, and the trip to Mostar takes about 2 hours.
How long is the bus from Dubrovnik to Mostar?
FlixBus lists a shortest time of 3 hours 15 minutes and Arriva about 3 hours 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Border checks are part of the trip. See day trips from Dubrovnik.
Do I need a green card for my own car?
Not if your car is registered in a country such as Germany or Croatia: the plate serves as proof of insurance. For a rental car, ask the rental company what it allows and covers.
Is there a bus to Kravica Waterfalls?
Do not count on one. Drive, take a taxi or join a tour. Buses do go from Mostar to Blagaj and to Medjugorje.
Will the Entry/Exit System affect me?
Only if you are not an EU citizen and you enter the Schengen area, for example when returning to Croatia. It has been fully in operation since 10 April 2026. EU citizens are not registered.