London to Banja Luka by train
Banja Luka lies 1,482 km (921 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 3 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and Bosnia and Herzegovina rail, over roughly 1,809 km (1,124 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| London | Banja Luka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Population | 9 million | 221,106 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Banja Luka railway station, Vrbanja railway station |
Clocks in Banja Luka are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 17 h 3 min journey lands 18 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Banja Luka
Crossing from United Kingdom into Bosnia and Herzegovina: money changes from the Pound to the Marka (BAM); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +387; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
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Staying in Banja Luka
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Common questions
How far is Banja Luka from London?
1,482 km (921 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London; by road roughly 1,809 km (1,124 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Banja Luka by train?
About 17 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Banja Luka?
Banja Luka is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Sarajevo against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Banja Luka?
The Marka (BAM).
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.