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 $11 - $240 and takes 27h 55m.

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 48m and costs $100 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Sarajevo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen and arriving at Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 55m.

How far is it from Essen to Sarajevo?

The distance between Essen and Sarajevo is 1237 km. The road distance is 1509.9 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 19h 47m and costs $140 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Sarajevo?

The best way to get from Essen to Sarajevo is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $240 and takes 27h 55m.

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 1510 km. It takes approximately 14h 47m to drive from Essen to Sarajevo.

Where can I stay near Sarajevo?

There are 4810+ hotels available in Sarajevo.

Essen to Sarajevo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 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)DUS - SJJ
7h 5m
$153–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica
27h 55m
$11–240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulm Hbf to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica
19h 47m
$146–259
Drive 1,509.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Sarajevo1,509.9 km
14h 47m
$249–360
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sarajevo (SJJ)CGN - SJJ
5h 48m
$102–298
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sarajevo (SJJ)FRA - SJJ
6h 26m
$136–355
Train, bus via Rosenheim
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Rosenheim62 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rosenheim to Ključ
4. Take the bus from Ključ to Zenica, Glavna Autobuska Stanica
5. Take the train from Zenica to Alipasin Most
19h 56m
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Wuppertal HbfS9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wuppertal to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica
25h
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sarajevo
13h 27m
$225–1,378

Essen to Sarajevo by bus

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27h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,237.4 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Sarajevo (SJJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Croatia Bus operates a bus from Essen to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica once daily. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 27h 55m. Four other operators also service this route.

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