What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Sarajevo?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Sarajevo is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 27h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Sarajevo?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Sarajevo is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $100 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Sarajevo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 53m.

How far is it from Essen to Sarajevo?

The distance between Essen and Sarajevo is 1237 km. The road distance is 1529.8 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Sarajevo without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Sarajevo without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Sarajevo?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Essen to Sarajevo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Sarajevo bus from?

Essen to Sarajevo bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Sarajevo?

The best way to get from Essen to Sarajevo is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg Hbf, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 23h 35m.

Where does the Essen to Sarajevo bus arrive?

Essen to Sarajevo bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica station.

Can I drive from Essen to Sarajevo?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Sarajevo is 1530 km. It takes approximately 14h 17m to drive from Essen to Sarajevo.

Where can I stay near Sarajevo?

There are 4920+ hotels available in Sarajevo.

Essen to Sarajevo - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Sarajevo by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Sarajevo (SJJ)plane DUS - SJJ
7h 37m
$133–446
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
27h 53m
$75–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Hbf to Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Stationbus
20h 15m
Train, bus via Jesenice
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Jesenice, Cesta maršala Tita to Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Stationbus
20h 36m
$121–603
Drive 1,529.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Sarajevocar 1,529.8 km
14h 17m
$252–364
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sarajevo (SJJ)plane FRA - SJJ
6h 27m
$134–425
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sarajevo (SJJ)plane CGN - SJJ
5h 50m
$103–434
Bus via Duisburg Hbf
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Hbf to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
23h 35m
$127–214
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Dortmund to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
30h 10m
$82–213
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sarajevocar
12h 59m
$235–1,388

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Sarajevo (SJJ) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 45mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,237.4 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Austrian Airlines, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Sarajevo (SJJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Jelinak operates a bus from Duisburg Hbf to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica twice a week. Tickets cost $126–160 and the journey takes 22h 24m.

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