Belgrade - Sarajevo (Train)

Posted by Ed
Last updated on Sat, 02/04/2011 - 4:55pm
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Introduction

There is one train a day between Belgrade and Sarajevo. The journey takes around 9 hours when it runs on time. The service isn't known for its reliability, so don't be surprised to arrive a few hours behind schedule.

The train consists of three carriages, one of which is a restaurant car. Generally speaking, most of the people that use the service are tourists/backpackers, and very few locals use the service. The restaurant car doesn't tend to be that well stocked, so make sure that you bring extra food and drink for the journey.

Be aware that there is no air conditioning on-board the train, which can get extremely hot and uncomfortable. Dress lightly and bring a fan and plenty of water to drink. The whole train is second class seating only, there is no first class option. Generally, the carriages are fairly dirty, but still more enjoyable than the alternative bus ride.

Timetable

There is only one train in either direction on the route between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Connecting services are available to Zagreb and Budapest, by changing at Doboj.

Station 451 Station 450
Beograd 08.15 Sarajevo 11.35
Sid 11.20 Zenica 12.55
Vinkovci 12.06 Doboj 14.40
Strizivojna-Vrpolje 12.26 Samac 16.06
Slavonski Samac 12.59 Slavonski Samac 16.41
Samac 13.21 Strizivojna-Vrpolje 16.57
Doboj 14.42 Vinkovci 17.28
Zenica 16.17 Sid 18.24
Sarajevo 17.35 Beograd 20.09

Pricing

Single tickets for the full length service (Belgrade to Sarajevo, or Sarajevo to Belgrade) cost just €16 from the Wasteels office in the station.