7-Day Bosnia Road Trip Itinerary from Sarajevo (2026)
A ready-made 7-day road trip around Bosnia and Herzegovina starting and ending in Sarajevo: Mostar, Blagaj, Počitelj, Kravice, Jajce and Travnik, with daily drive times, overnight stops and tips.
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One week is the ideal amount of time to see the best of Bosnia and Herzegovina by car. This loop starts and ends in Sarajevo and takes in Mostar, Blagaj, Počitelj, the Kravice waterfalls, Jajce and Travnik, with no more than about 2.5 hours of driving on any day. All roads on this route are paved, so it works in any car.
It's written by the AB Rent a Car team, and it's the route we recommend most to first-time visitors.
In this guide
- The route at a glance
- Day 1: Sarajevo
- Day 2: Around Sarajevo
- Day 3: Sarajevo to Mostar
- Day 4: Blagaj, Počitelj and Kravice
- Day 5: Mostar to Jajce
- Day 6: Jajce to Travnik and Sarajevo
- Day 7: Visoko and departure
- Tips for the road trip
- Shorter and longer versions
- Frequently asked questions
The route at a glance
| Day | Route | Driving | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarajevo old town | None | Sarajevo |
| 2 | Tunnel of Hope, Vrelo Bosne, Trebević | About 1.5 hours | Sarajevo |
| 3 | Sarajevo – Konjic – Jablanica – Mostar | About 2.5 hours | Mostar |
| 4 | Blagaj, Počitelj, Kravice | About 2 hours | Mostar |
| 5 | Mostar – Jajce | About 2.5 hours | Jajce |
| 6 | Jajce – Travnik – Sarajevo | About 2.5 hours | Sarajevo |
| 7 | Visoko, then the airport | About 1.5 hours | — |
Driving times are without stops.
Day 1: Sarajevo
Pick up your car at Sarajevo Airport, check in, and park it for the day. Explore the old town on foot: Baščaršija, the Sebilj fountain, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the Latin Bridge and the City Hall (Vijećnica). End the day with sunset at the Yellow Fortress.
Parking: the car park across from the City Hall (Vijećnica) is the best base for the old town.
Day 2: Around Sarajevo
Use the car for the places just outside the centre:
- Tunnel of Hope, next to the airport, the tunnel that kept the city alive during the siege
- Vrelo Bosne, the park at the source of the Bosna river, for a walk and lunch in Ilidža
- Trebević and the 1984 Olympic bobsled track in the late afternoon, with views over the city
Read more in our guide to exploring Sarajevo by car.
Day 3: Sarajevo to Mostar
Drive south along the Neretva river, one of the most beautiful roads in the Balkans. Stop in Konjic for the old stone bridge, and in Jablanica for lamb on the spit and the famous bridge in the river. Arrive in Mostar in the afternoon and see the Old Bridge in the evening light.
See our Sarajevo to Mostar by car guide for stops and parking.
Day 4: Blagaj, Počitelj and Kravice
A day of short drives from Mostar:
- Blagaj, the dervish house at the source of the Buna river (about 20 minutes)
- Počitelj, a stone village on a hill above the Neretva (about 30 minutes)
- Kravice waterfalls, for a swim in summer (about 45 minutes)
Back in Mostar for dinner by the river.
Day 5: Mostar to Jajce
Drive north through the mountains to Jajce, a small royal town with a waterfall right in the centre. Before sunset, visit the wooden watermills on the Pliva lakes, just outside town.
Day 6: Jajce to Travnik and Sarajevo
Stop in Travnik, the old capital of Ottoman Bosnia, for the fortress, the Many-Coloured Mosque and lunch at the springs of Plava voda. Continue to Sarajevo in the afternoon.
Day 7: Visoko and departure
If your flight is in the afternoon or evening, drive 35 minutes north to Visoko for the "pyramid" hill and the Ravne tunnels, then return the car at Sarajevo Airport, where returning is free.
Ending the trip somewhere else? You can also return the car in another city or country, for example at Tivat airport near Kotor, for an extra fee.
Tips for the road trip
- Book accommodation in Mostar early in summer. It's the busiest stop.
- Fill up in bigger towns. We recommend HIFA stations, and our customers get a HIFA card with a fuel discount.
- Carry cash. Car parks, small museums and village restaurants often take only KM or euro.
- Stay on paved roads. Our cars aren't allowed on rough gravel roads that can damage them.
- Drive in daylight on mountain roads, especially between Mostar and Jajce.
- Headlights on at all times, and winter tyres from 1 November to 1 April. Our cars have them.
- An automatic makes it easier. The route has lots of curves and climbs, and all our cars are automatic.
Shorter and longer versions
- 5 days: skip Day 2 and Day 7, and do Mostar, Blagaj and Kravice in two days.
- 10 days: add a night in Trebinje after Mostar, or continue to Dubrovnik or Kotor with cross-border travel. Read our Dubrovnik and Kotor by car guide.
- Winter version: swap Kravice and Jajce for ski days on Jahorina and Bjelašnica.
Frequently asked questions
Is 7 days enough for Bosnia?
Yes. A week lets you see Sarajevo, Mostar and the highlights of the south and centre without rushing.
Is it easy to do a road trip in Bosnia?
Yes. Main roads are paved and well signposted, distances are short, and you're never far from a town.
Do I need a car to travel around Bosnia?
It's the easiest way. Buses connect the main towns, but places like Blagaj, Počitelj, Kravice and the Pliva watermills are much easier by car.
What is the best route for a Bosnia road trip?
A loop from Sarajevo to Mostar, south to Blagaj and Kravice, north to Jajce and Travnik, and back to Sarajevo.
Can I start in Sarajevo and finish in Croatia or Montenegro?
Yes. Add cross-border travel, and return the car in another country, such as at Tivat airport, for an extra fee.
Ready for the road? See our automatic cars and prices, or message us on WhatsApp at +387 62 046 142.
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