There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Sarajevo by plane, bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly • 5h 58m
$117 - $364
Cheapest option
Bus • 20h 11m
$80 - $140
3 alternative options
Train, bus via Graz • 26h 1m
$174 - $295
Train, bus • 28h 51m
$112 - $147
Drive • 16h 23m
$260 - $380
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina from Netherlands
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Conditions of entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina from Netherlands
- No quarantine required
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
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- No quarantine required
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
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Rules to follow in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Considerations leaving from Netherlands
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Bosnia and Herzegovina from Netherlands.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Sarajevo is 121.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Sarajevo is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Sarajevo is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 121.
Yes, entry into Netherlands from Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 28 Feb 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Institute of Public Health of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Sarajevo is to bus which costs 65€ - 120€ and takes 20h 11m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Sarajevo is to fly which costs 95€ - 300€ and takes 5h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam and arriving at Sarajevo. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20h 11m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Sarajevo is 1374 km. The road distance is 1726.1 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Sarajevo without a car is to bus which takes 20h 11m and costs 65€ - 120€.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Amsterdam to Sarajevo, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Sarajevo bus services, operated by Sonnen-Busreisen Prosic, depart from Amsterdam station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Sarajevo is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs 95€ - 300€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 65€ - 120€ and takes 20h 11m.
There is no direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Sarajevo Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 40m and has one stopover.
Amsterdam to Sarajevo bus services, operated by Sonnen-Busreisen Prosic, arrive at Sarajevo station.

- Distance: 1373.7 km
- Duration: 5h 58m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines and nine other airlines fly from Amsterdam to Sarajevo 5 times a day. Alternatively, Sonnen-Busreisen Prosic operates a bus from Amsterdam to Sarajevo twice a week. Tickets cost $80 - $140 and the journey takes 20h 11m.

- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Sarajevo via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $440

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Sarajevo via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310 - $900

- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Sarajevo via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $270

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Sarajevo via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $600

- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Sarajevo via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550

- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Sarajevo via Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $470

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Sarajevo via Zurich, Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280 - $1,000

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $110
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- $45 - $65
- 1st Class
- $75 - $110
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $55
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- $22 - $35
- 1st Class
- $35 - $55

Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Graz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90 - $130
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- 0038733657313
- info@zfbh.ba
- Website
- zfbh.ba
Train from Doboj to Sarajevo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- zfbh.ba

- Phone
- +387 (0)37 314 378
- info@prosicbus.com
- Website
- prosicbus.com
Bus from Amsterdam to Sarajevo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80 - $140
- Schedules at
- prosicbus.com

- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
Bus from Graz to Doboj
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr

- Phone
- +387 35 630-532
- info@halilovicbus.ba
- Website
- halilovicbus.ba
Bus from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Sarajevo
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $86
- Schedules at
- halilovicbus.ba
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Sarajevo is 1726 km. It takes approximately 16h 23m to drive from Amsterdam to Sarajevo.
KLM, Wizz Air, Swiss and five other airlines offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Sarajevo Airport.
There are 246+ hotels available in Sarajevo. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs 6€ - 13€.