Banja Luka to Mostar by train
Mostar lies 167 km (104 mi) south of Banja Luka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 24 min at the speeds typical of Bosnia and Herzegovina rail, over roughly 203 km (126 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Banja Luka | Mostar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Population | 221,106 | 104,518 |
| Elevation | 151 m (495 ft) | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) |
| Stations on record | Banja Luka railway station, Vrbanja railway station | Mostar railway station, Mostar narrow gauge railway station |
Where to book trains from Banja Luka to Mostar
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Common questions
How far is Mostar from Banja Luka?
167 km (104 mi) in a straight line, south of Banja Luka; by road roughly 203 km (126 mi).
How long does it take to get from Banja Luka to Mostar by train?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Banja Luka and Mostar?
No, both are on Europe/Sarajevo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.