Sarajevo to Banja Luka Bus

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Sarajevo to Banja Luka Route Summary

Sarajevo to Banja Luka bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 8 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sarajevo bus station at 09:15h, arriving at Banja Luka bus station at 14:10h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:35h, arriving at 02:35h the following day.
Departure station and country SarajevoBosnia and Herzegovina
Arrival station and country Banja LukaBosnia and Herzegovina
Travel Distance 194 km
Average Trip Duration 05h 06min
Total Departures 8
Popular Operators Biss-tours d.o.o., Centrotrans d.d.
Lowest Price €22
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Sarajevo and Banja Luka by bus

The shortest travel distance between Sarajevo and Banja Luka is 194 km. The fastest bus which departs at 11:22 has a travel time of 04:48h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:25h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet and seat belts. While some of the buses are direct, there are also the ones which stop for a short break in Doboj, Zenica and Ilijas. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Banja Luka earlier, there are 2 night buses from Sarajevo to Banja Luka. The overnight buses depart between 21:30 and 21:35 and arrive between 02:20 and 02:35 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Banja Luka:
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies operating the Sarajevo to Banja Luka route

There is a total of 7 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 49 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.

8.4 ZAM Tours
6.8 Sons
7.1 Neobas

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Sarajevo has not been rated yet. However, the bus station in Banja Luka has earned a score of 7.2 from our passengers. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
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  Sarajevo

You can see information about the departure station and stops Sarajevo here

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  Banja Luka

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Banja Luka here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €22 (One-Way) or €32 (Return).
Child ticket: €11 (One-Way) or €17 (Return).
Student ticket: €15 (One-Way) or €30 (Return).

Travel reviews for Sarajevo to Banja Luka bus

Over 49 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Sarajevo to Banja Luka. The average rating is 6.4. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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Other popular destinations from Banja Luka

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