Sarajevo & Mostar Scenic Rail Journey
Connect the two historic cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina via the Neretva Canyon train—a car-free route for first-time visitors
Spend two nights in Sarajevo exploring the Old Town and its siege history. On the third morning, take the scenic train through the canyon to Mostar, and take a local bus to Blagaj in the afternoon. This car-free itinerary offers a moderate pace, making it perfect for first-time and solo travelers. It bypasses Kravice Waterfall and Jajce, as they are difficult to connect on the same day using public transport.
The railway was suspended due to fire damage until mid-October 2026; please check the official timetable before departure.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival & Old Town Walk
Sarajevo（Baščaršija、Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque、Latin Bridge & Museum Sarajevo 1878–1918、Sarajevo City Hall (Vijećnica)）
Take the airport bus to Baščaršija (approx. 30 minutes), then explore the Old Town entirely on foot.
When visiting mosques, shoulders and knees must be covered. They are closed to visitors during prayer times.
Stay: Baščaršija Old Town
Day 2 · Siege History & Mountaintop Views
Sarajevo（Tunnel of Hope (Sarajevo War Tunnel)、War Childhood Museum、Trebević Cable Car、Yellow Fortress）
Take a taxi or bus to the Sarajevo Tunnel (Tunnel of Hope), which takes about 40 minutes one way. Return to the city to walk around and take the cable car up the mountain.
Tickets for the Sarajevo Tunnel only accept local cash; cards and foreign currencies are not accepted.
Stay: Baščaršija Old Town
Day 3 · Canyon Train to Mostar
Mostar（Stari Most、Kujundžiluk (Old Bazaar)、Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque、Blagaj Tekke）
Take the 07:15 train south along the Neretva River (approx. 2 hours). In the afternoon, take bus 10 or 12 to and from Blagaj.
Shoulders and knees must be covered at the Blagaj Tekke. The cobblestone streets in the Old Town can be slippery.
Stay: Mostar Old Town
Day 4 · Historic Houses & Return to Sarajevo
Mostar（Muslibegović House、Crooked Bridge、Old Bridge Museum）
Explore the Old Town on foot in the morning. In the evening, take the train back to Sarajevo (approx. 2 hours). Switch to a long-distance bus if train tickets are sold out.
Do not schedule the train ride too close to your flight connection; official warnings note that timetables are subject to adjustment.