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

The cheapest way to get from Sarajevo to Vratsa is to bus and train which costs $65 - $95 and takes 19h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarajevo to Vratsa is to drive which takes 9h 59m and costs $90 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Sarajevo and Vratsa?

No, there is no direct bus from Sarajevo to Vratsa station. However, there are services departing from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica and arriving at Vratsa bus station via Gostivar, Skopje, Transporten Centar and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.

How far is it from Sarajevo to Vratsa?

The distance between Sarajevo and Vratsa is 873 km. The road distance is 586.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sarajevo to Vratsa without a car is to bus via Gostivar which takes 16h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 16h 37m to get from Sarajevo to Vratsa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarajevo to Vratsa bus from?

Sarajevo to Vratsa bus services, operated by Step Tours, depart from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica station.

Where does the Sarajevo to Vratsa bus arrive?

Sarajevo to Vratsa bus services, operated by Step Tours, arrive at Gostivar station.

What is the time difference between Sarajevo and Vratsa?

Vratsa is 1h ahead of Sarajevo. It is currently 10:52 AM in Sarajevo and 11:52 AM in Vratsa.

Can I drive from Sarajevo to Vratsa?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarajevo to Vratsa is 586 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Sarajevo to Vratsa.

Where can I stay near Vratsa?

There are 84+ hotels available in Vratsa.

Sarajevo to Vratsa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Sarajevo to Vratsa by bus, car, plane, or train

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

Bus via Gostivar
best
1. Take the bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Gostivar
2. Take the bus from Gostivar to Skopje, Transporten Centar
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
4. Take the bus from Sofia to Vratsa bus station
16h 37m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Station to Užice, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Užice, Autobuska Stanica to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
4. Take the train from Sofia to VratsaRe
19h 44m
$66–93
Drive 586.1 km
1. Drive from Sarajevo to Vratsa586.1 km
9h 59m
$93–135
Fly, train
1. Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)SJJ - SOF
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Mezdra
11h 34m
$88–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Vratsa
18h 35m
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Station to Lipnički Šor
2. Take the bus from Lipnički Šor to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Pirot, Main Bus Station
4. Drive from Temska to Chiprovtsi
5. Take the bus from Chiprovtsi to Vratsa
18h 49m

Sarajevo to Vratsa by bus and train

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19h 44mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 873.3 km
Duration: 16h 37m

What companies run services between Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Vratsa, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Vratsa bus station via Gostivar, Skopje, Transporten Centar, and Sofia in around 16h 37m.

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