Bosnia And Herzegovina flagTransportation & Infrastructure Guide

Public transit, airports, and getting around in Bosnia And Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) features a developing transportation landscape shaped by post-war reconstruction, with a focus on Corridor Vc motorway as its flagship project connecting north-south and Europe. Strengths include ongoing infrastructure investments improving connectivity for its 3.28 million residents, while challenges persist in poor road conditions, aging railways, and limited public transport outside major cities like Sarajevo and Mostar. Key features encompass 26 airports (4 major), an 8,500+ km road network, and basic rail freight services. Mobility relies heavily on buses, private cars (right-side driving), and emerging highways for residents and visitors.
Public Transport
Below Average
Road Infrastructure
Below Average
Public Transport
3.5/10

Basic bus networks serve major cities like Sarajevo and Mostar with limited frequency and coverage elsewhere. No metro or high-speed rail; regional trains are slow, aging, and entity-divided (ŽFBH and ŽRS). Poor integration between modes, buses, and trains; accessibility limited.

Road Infrastructure
4.2/10

Poor and underdeveloped overall with 8,500 km trunk/regional roads; only ~220 km usable motorways, mainly Corridor Vc (336 km planned, partial completion). Ongoing construction improves north-south links but maintenance issues, narrow urban roads, and safety gaps persist in mountainous terrain.

Internet Speed
5.8/10

Average fixed broadband speeds around 60-80 Mbps in 2025, with mobile at 50-70 Mbps. Fiber expanding in urban areas like Sarajevo, but rural gaps remain significant. Investments growing coverage.

Avg: 68.4+ Mbps • Available in major cities (Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Mostar ~40% coverage), limited rural deployment

Airport Connectivity
5.2/10

26 airports total, 4 major (Sarajevo, Mostar, Banja Luka, Tuzla) provide moderate international links to Europe; no major global hubs. Domestic flights limited; good regional access but seasonal tourism focus.

Hubs: Sarajevo International (SJJ), Mostar International (OMO), Banja Luka International (BNX), Tuzla International (TZL)

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
N/A (no metro); bus monthly ~10-15 BAM (~5-8€)
Bus Trip
N/A; typical 1.5-2.5 BAM (~0.75-1.25€) single ride
Taxi
N/A; typical 2-3 BAM start + 1-2 BAM/km (~1-1.5€ start + 0.5-1€/km)
High-speed Train
N/A (no high-speed); Sarajevo-Mostar train ~15-25 BAM (~8-13€)

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Deployed in major cities (Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Mostar), expanding to highways 2024-2026; ~30% population coverage
4G Coverage: 95%+ nationwide from BH Telecom, m:tel, HT Eronet; strong urban, good rural/highway

Reliable networks with good 4G speeds (20-50 Mbps); 5G improving urban connectivity. Carriers invest in coverage along Corridor Vc.

Driving License

IDP requiredConversion needed

Non-EU country; EU/foreign licenses valid up to 12 months with IDP required for non-Latin scripts. Long-term residents (over 1 year) need local conversion/exchange process via entity authorities.