Sarajevo to Bursa by train
Bursa lies 972 km (604 mi) east of Sarajevo, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 39 min at the speeds typical of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey rail, over roughly 1,186 km (737 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sarajevo | Bursa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Turkey |
| Population | 696,731 | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 509 m (1,670 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Sarajevo, Alipašin Most railway station, Sarajevo narrow gauge railway station | Piribeyler railway station |
Clocks in Bursa are 1 h ahead of Sarajevo right now, so a 10 h 39 min journey lands 11 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bursa
Crossing from Bosnia and Herzegovina into Turkey: money changes from the Marka to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book trains from Sarajevo to Bursa
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Bursa
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa. Of the 82 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (34), and 12 are five-star. Across 73 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 35,167 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bursa
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Bursa from Sarajevo?
972 km (604 mi) in a straight line, east of Sarajevo; by road roughly 1,186 km (737 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sarajevo to Bursa by train?
About 10 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sarajevo and Bursa?
Bursa is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Sarajevo).
What currency do I need in Bursa?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Bursa?
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa, 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 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.