The central heart of the city is compact and easy to navigate on foot. Old Town is charming to walk around with its cobblestone streets, town squares, churches, and shops to explore. Ferhadija is the main pedestrianized thoroughfare in the city passing by several points of interest. Staying in the city center allows visitors to connect on foot with several of the city’s main attractions.

There are new bike paths in the city that run along the main boulevard, and from Ilidza to the Hrasno neighborhood. The bike paths are red and sometimes run along the tram lines, the paths are one way on each side of the main avenue. The city has a grab-and-ride bicycle program with the most useful collection/deposit station found at Trg Oslobodenja and fees are around 1.50KM per hour or 20KM per day. Pre-register at www.nextbike.ba.

The central taxi rank in Sarajevo is located at Latin Bridge and Hotel Kovaci. Taxis can be found outside the main railway station and bus station, or hailed from the street. It is advisable to get an idea of the maximum cost for your ride before taking a taxi in the city, as drivers have been known to take advantage of tourists who are not familiar with the city. You can call 033 663 555 to order a taxi by phone. The flat rates for taxis in the city start around 1.50KM, and charge 1.62KM for each mile, all taxis use a meter.

Renting a car when staying in Sarajevo is not necessary due to the abundance of public transportation. Driving in the city can be difficult especially in Old Town where most of the streets are one way. There are several rental car companies available in the city and at the airport if you wish to rent a car and travel outside the city.

Public transportation in Sarajevo consists of trams, buses, trains, and taxis. The tram system makes a loop around the city. Tram No. 3 runs from Bašcaršija to Ilidza is a 30-minute journey and runs along the left bank of the Miljacka River. Tram No. 103 runs from Trg Austria to Dobrinja. The city buses are well connected to the outskirts of the city where the trams and trolleybuses don’t run. There are several bus routes throughout the city including Line No. 31A one of the most important that runs from Vijecnica (City Hall) to Dobrinja, the bus runs every 30 minutes. Buses to Bjelasnica, Igman, and Jahorina only run during the winter months.

The tram network is the oldest and one of the most popular forms of transportation in Sarajevo, and can often be crowded. The network makes a counter-clockwise loop around the central district, purchase tickets in advance from kiosks labeled tisak on the street, and have the ticket validated when you get on board. There is an unlimited day card that costs around 5KM. There are five trolleybus lines and seven tramway lines, from the main railway station tracks, run west and branch off in different directions.

There are two bus stations in the city, one is situated right next to the main train station and the other is in Eastern (Serb-dominated) Sarajevo on the outskirts of the city. Bus tickets can be purchased from the Eurolines office located near the cathedral between the old bazaar. Several buses a day run to and from Mostar and stop at Konjic, and Jablanica along the way.

Private transfers are available between the main cities of Sarajevo, Mostar, and Neum with one of our reputable companies. These point-to-point transfers allow for passengers to enjoy the ride and take in the scenery while the driver connects you to your destination. The roads in Bosnia can be hard for non-locals to navigate, so a private transfer is a great way to travel.