Getting around Sarajevo: tram, tickets, taxis and apps
One tram line runs the length of the valley, a ticket costs 2.20 KM and taxis charge by the meter.
Sarajevo is easy to cross without a car. Trams run along the valley between Ilidža in the west and BaščaršijaSarajevo’s Ottoman-era bazaar and old town, with craft shops, cafés and restaurants around the Sebilj fountain. Tram line 3 from Ilidža runs here.12 km · tram line 3 · about 17 min by car in the east, and a single ticket costs 2.20 KM. Taxis charge by the meter and can be ordered by phone or app. From River Walk, the Ilidža tram stop is about 7 minutes away on foot.
From River Walk in Ilidža
Baščaršija12 km
TramLine 3 to BaščaršijaIlidža tram stopThe last stop of tram line 3, which runs between Ilidža and Baščaršija in Sarajevo’s old town.600 m · about 7 min on foot, about 7 min on foot from River Walk
Car or taxiabout 17 min
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Trams
Tram line 3 runs between Ilidža and Baščaršija, passing the National Museum and the city centre on the way. Trams leave every few minutes during the day, from about 5 in the morning until late evening. The Ilidža tram stop, the last on the line, is about 600 m from River Walk. Check the GRAS timetable for the day you travel, especially for a late return.
Tickets
A single ticket costs the same on trams, trolleybuses and city buses. Buy it at the GRAS kiosk at the Ilidža stop or from the driver, and keep it until you get off.
- Single ticket: 2.20 KM
- Child ticket: 1.10 KM
- Day ticket: 7.10 KM
- Ten-day ticket: 50 KM
- Kiosks: Ilidža, Stup, Dobrinja, Otoka and Baščaršija
Taxis
Taxis in Sarajevo charge by the meter: currently 3.50 KM to start and 2.30 KM per kilometre, plus 5 KM per piece of luggage, with no extra charge at night or on Sundays. Call Sarajevo Taxi on 1515 or order through its mojTaxi app; Uber does not operate in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The nearest rank is beside the Ilidža tram stop, about 650 m from River Walk. The old town is around 30 KM on the meter and the airport about 12 KM. The driver gives a receipt on request.
The airport
No tram reaches the airport. From River Walk it is about 3.5 km, about 6 minutes by taxi. The airport bus runs between the terminal and Baščaršija for 5 KM one way, which is useful if you are staying in the old town but leads away from Ilidža.
The cable car to Trebević
The TrebevićThe mountain above Sarajevo, 1,627 m. A cable car leaves from the old-town side of the city for views and walks.Trebević cable car: 12 km · about 17 min by car cable car leaves from Hrvatin, on the old-town side of the city, a walk from Baščaršija across the Miljacka. The operator currently lists 12:00–19:00 on Mondays and 09:00–19:00 on other days. Check the operator’s notices and ticket prices on the day, as wind and maintenance can stop the service.
Trains and long-distance buses
Sarajevo’s main railway station and the main bus station stand side by side, about 10 km from River Walk, about 15 minutes by taxi. Trains to Mostar are run by ŽFBH; check the timetable in both directions before you plan a day around them.
When a car helps
You do not need a car for Ilidža, Vrelo BosneThe springs where the Bosna River begins. Paths and small bridges cross the channels under the trees, with benches and a children’s playground.3.8 km · about 51 min on foot · about 9 min by car or the old town. A car, a taxi or an arranged transfer is useful for BjelašnicaA 2,067 m mountain with hiking and cycling in summer, and skiing when winter conditions allow.25 km · about 32 min by car and IgmanThe mountain above Ilidža, with woodland, open meadows and picnic spots.23 km · about 30 min by car, about 30 minutes away, and for day trips to Mostar or Travnik. In the ski season a public bus to Bjelašnica calls at Ilidža; check the current timetable before you rely on it.
Questions
Is there Uber in Sarajevo?
No. Uber does not operate in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Use metered taxis: call Sarajevo Taxi on 1515 or order through the mojTaxi app.
How much is a tram ticket in Sarajevo?
A single ticket costs 2.20 KM and a day ticket 7.10 KM, from GRAS kiosks or from the driver.
How do I get from Ilidža to Baščaršija?
Take tram line 3 from the Ilidža tram stop to the last stop, Baščaršija. By taxi it is about 12 km, about 17 minutes outside rush hour.
Can I pay for a taxi by card?
Carry cash in KM. Card payment is available in some Sarajevo Taxi cars through the mojTaxi app, so ask when you order.
Do I need a car in Sarajevo?
Not for the city. Trams and taxis cover Ilidža, the centre and the old town; a car is useful for the mountains and for day trips.
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