Sarajevo to Banja Luka by train
Banja Luka lies 138 km (86 mi) north-west of Sarajevo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 59 min at the speeds typical of Bosnia and Herzegovina rail, over roughly 168 km (105 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Sarajevo | Banja Luka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Population | 696,731 | 221,106 |
| Elevation | 509 m (1,670 ft) | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) |
| Stations on record | Sarajevo, Alipašin Most railway station, Sarajevo narrow gauge railway station | Banja Luka railway station, Vrbanja railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Banja Luka from Sarajevo?
138 km (86 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sarajevo; by road roughly 168 km (105 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sarajevo to Banja Luka by train?
About 1 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sarajevo and Banja Luka?
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.