Day trip from Mostar to Sarajevo
Sarajevo lies 71 km (44 mi) north-east of Mostar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 71 km (44 mi) apart, Sarajevo is a realistic day trip from Mostar: about 1 h 10 min each way by road.
| Mostar | Sarajevo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Population | 104,518 | 696,731 |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) | 509 m (1,670 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Sarajevo
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Staying in Sarajevo
Our booking partner lists 2,409+ places to stay in Sarajevo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 798 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (574), and 15 are five-star. Across 443 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 215,139 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sarajevo from Mostar?
71 km (44 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mostar; by road roughly 87 km (54 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mostar to Sarajevo by road?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mostar and Sarajevo?
No, both are on Europe/Sarajevo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Sarajevo?
Our booking partner lists 2,409+ places to stay in Sarajevo, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.