Best Day Trips From Mostar and How to Get There

In this blog post, we detail the best day trips from Mostar that you can take. This is part of the Complete Guide to Mostar we wrote earlier this month. We focused on providing detailed transport options to all these day trips from Mostar as from our experience, it is very difficult to find reliable transport options in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

There are plenty of amazing places near Mostar that can be done as day trips. You can even squeeze in multiple sites in a day. We did Pocitelj and Kravice waterfalls in one day.

Our recommendation would be to hire a car while in Mostar as public transport options are very limited in Bosnia and Herzegovina. But if you do not have that luxury, we have detailed public transport options as well.

Kravice Waterfalls

This is an ideal day trips from Mostar. Situated on the Trebižat river, this is a popular destination not only among tourists, but locals as well. Mostly popular during the summer months when the waters are warmer. When we went there it was pretty crowded. It’s great for a dip and people of all swimming abilities can enjoy this place.

Entrance Fee to Kravice Waterfalls

• Adults
  • June to September: 20 KM (£9)
  • October to May: 10 KM (£5)
• Student between the ages of 7 – 18 years
  • 5 KM through out the year (£2)
• Free entry for children below 7 years

For more prices on canoe hire, bicycle hire etc… have a look at the official website HERE.

How to get to Kravice Waterfalls

Getting here with public transport is not the easiest. You have to take a taxi at some point even if you’re taking a bus or train. Buses stop at either Čapljina or Medjugorje and trains stop at Čapljina.

Taxi Prices from Čapljina and Medjugorje to Kravice

Price from both Čapljina and Medjugorje are around 20KM one way. I found an online taxi company in Medjugorje that you can book in advance but it is quoting about €15 or 29 KM. Link here.

Bus to Kravice Waterfalls

You can take the bus to either Čapljina or Medjugorje and take a taxi from there. I would recommend taking the Čapljina route as this means that you can stop at Pocitelj on the way.

Bus Operators

The routes are operated by Croatia Bus International and Globtour but they both have the same timings that leave from Mostar. They are both airconditioned and WiFi is available although not guaranteed.

Bus to Medjugorje

• Frequency
  • 10 buses daily (3 in early morning starting at 6:45am, 3 in the afternoon starting at 15:55, and 4 in the evening)
• Duration:
  • Fastest: 35 mins leaving at 6:55am
  • Slowest: 1 hr 05 mins
• Cost:
  • Adult Single: 4 KM (depending on timing) (£2)
  • Child (0-12): 2 KM (£1)
  • Adult Return: 6-8 KM (£3)
  • Child Return: 4 KM (£2)

Bus to Čapljina

• Frequency
  • 9 buses daily (3 in the morning starting at 6:40am and 6 in the evening)
• Duration:
  • Fastest: 20 mins leaving at 11:10am
  • Slowest: 1 hr
• Cost:
  • Adult Single: 4-5 KM (depending on timing) (£2)
  • Child (0-12): 2-3 KM (£1)
  • Adult Return: 7-9 KM (£3 – £4)
  • Child Return: 5-6 KM (£3)

Trains to Kravice Waterfalls

Tickets are only available one month in advance and prices don’t change during this period. These are the same trains that go from Sarajevo to Mostar. These trains go only as far as Čapljina and you would need to get a taxi from there onwards.

Link to BiH train booking website

Second Class Tickets

• Single Journey
  • Adult: 3.20 KM (£1.40)
  • Child (4-12 years): 1.60 KM (£0.73)
  • Additional Fees: 3.80 KM (£1.70)
• Return Journey (Return ticket only valid for 6 days from initial departure date)
  • Adult: 5.10 KM (£2)
  • Child (4-12 years): 3.20 KM (1.40)
  • Additional Fees: 7.10KM (£1.70)

First Class Tickets

• Single Journey
  • Adult: 14.60KM (£4.34)
  • Child (4-12 years): 7.30KM (£2.19)
  • Additional Fees: 3.80KM (£1.70)
• Return Journey (Return ticket only valid for 6 days from initial departure date)
  • Adult: 23.40KM (£4.34)
  • Child (4-12 years): 14.60KM (£2.19)
  • Additional Fees: 7.10KM (£3.20)

Train Times

• Mostar to Čapljina
  • Train723: Departs 09:07AM, Arrives 09:32AM (25 mins)
  • Train1721: Departs 13:01PM, Arrives 13:26PM (25 mins. This train runs from May to Aug ONLY)
  • Train721: Departs 18:46, Arrives 19:11 PM (25 mins)

• Čapljina to Mostar
  • Train720: Departs 06:12AM, Arrives 06:37AM (25 mins)
  • Train722: Departs 16:38PM, Arrives 17:03PM (25 mins)
  • Train1720: Departs 19:25PM, Arrives 19:50PM (25 mins. This train runs from May to Aug ONLY)

Počitelj

This historical urban site, on the banks of river Neretva, is another gem in BiH. It has both Medieval and Ottoman characteristics and is a fortified town. If you’re coming from Dubrovnik to Mostar or going to visit Kravice Falls by bus then make sure to stop here and enjoy the views. As you make your way up to the top of the fortress you can see the lush vegetation meandering around the River Neretva.

How to get to Počitelj

The best option to get to Počitelj from Mostar is by bus. You will have to take the bus that goes to Čapljina and ask the driver to drop you off at Počitelj. If you’re on the bus from Dubrovnik to Mostar, you can ask the driver to drop you at Počitelj as well.

Bus to Počitelj

• Frequency
  • 9 buses daily (3 in the morning starting at 6:40am and 6 in the evening)
• Duration:
  • Fastest: 20 mins leaving at 11:10am
  • Slowest: 1 hr
• Cost:
  • Adult Single: 4-5 KM (depending on timing) (£2)
  • Child (0-12): 2-3 KM (£1)
  • Adult Return: 7-9 KM (£4)
  • Child Return: 5-6 KM (£2.50)

Trains to Počitelj from Mostar

Tickets are only available one month in advance and prices don’t change during this period. These are the same trains that go from Sarajevo to Mostar. The train does not stop at Počitelj and stops in Čapljina. You will then have to take an 8 minute taxi ride to Pocitelj from here. Or if you’re the adventurous type, do the 1 hour walk back to Počitelj.

Link to BiH train booking website

Second Class Tickets

• Single Journey
  • Adult: 3.20 KM (£1.50)
  • Child (4-12 years): 1.60 KM (£1)
  • Additional Fees: 3.80 KM (£2)
• Return Journey (Return ticket only valid for 6 days from initial departure date)
  • Adult: 5.10 KM (£2)
  • Child (4-12 years): 3.20 KM (£1.40)
  • Additional Fees: 7.10KM (£3.20)

First Class Tickets

• Single Journey
  • Adult: 4.80 KM (£2.20)
  • Child (4-12 years): 2.40 KM (£1.10)
  • Additional Fees: 3.80KM (£1.70)
• Return Journey (Return ticket only valid for 6 days from initial departure date)
  • Adult: 7.70 KM (£3.50)
  • Child (4-12 years): 4.80 KM (£2.20)
  • Additional Fees: 7.10KM (£3.20)

Train Times

• Mostar to Čapljina
  • Train723: Departs 09:07AM, Arrives 09:32AM (25 mins)
  • Train1721: Departs 13:01PM, Arrives 13:26PM (25 mins. This train runs from May to Aug ONLY)
  • Train721: Departs 18:46, Arrives 19:11 PM (25 mins)

• Čapljina to Mostar
  • Train720: Departs 06:12AM, Arrives 06:37AM (25 mins)
  • Train722: Departs 16:38PM, Arrives 17:03PM (25 mins)
  • Train1720: Departs 19:25PM, Arrives 19:50PM (25 mins. This train runs from May to Aug ONLY)

Blagaj Monastery

This picteresque 600 year old Dervish (Sufi sect of Islam) monastery is one of the places that we really wanted to go but couldn’t. We saw this on one of Kara and Nate’s travel videos and put it on the list of places to go. For us the coolest thing about this is it’s unusual location. It is beautifully nestled at the base of a cliff at the springs of Buna river.

How to get to Blagaj Monastery

To get to Blagaj Monastery, you will have to either take a bus or taxi as there are no trains.

Taxi from Mostar to Blagaj Monastery

• Duration: 15 minutes
• Cost: ~ 14 – 22 KM (£6 – £10)
• Link to local taxi company: http://mojtaxi.net/cijenik/?lang=en (according to this company prices it should cost about 15 KM)

Bus from Mostar to Blagaj Monastery

• Bus number: 10
• Where to get the bus:
  • Near United World College (yellow building) building in Spanish Square. (Link to Google Maps)
• Duration: 6 stops
• Single ticket: 2.10 KM (£1)

Blidinje Nature Park

If you like nature and mountains, then you can visit Blidinje Nature Park from Mostar to scratch that itch. Adventurous travellers can hike up the Vran mountain (highest point Veliki Vran 2074m) or ride their mountain bike in the mountain ranges. In the winter months, activities include snow shoeing and tour skiing.

Visit the official Blidinje Nature Park website to see tours and guides HERE.

How to get to Blidinje Nature Park

Taxi from Mostar to Blidinje Nature Park

• Duration: 1hr 20mins
• Cost: ~ 80 – 100 KM (£35 – £45)

Bus from Mostar to Jablanica

As with most attractions in BiH, there are no direct bus routes available to Blidinje Nature Park. You would have to take a bus to the nearest major city, Jablanica and then take a taxi from there.

• Frequency and Duration:
  • 3 buses daily. Leaving at
  • 06:30 AM (1hr 10mins),
  • 13:30PM (1hr)
  • and 16:00PM (46mins)
• Cost:
  • Adult Single: 5-7 KM (depending on timing) (£2 – £3)
  • Child (0-12): 3-4 KM (£1.50)
  • Adult Return: 9-12 KM (£5)
  • Child Return: 6-8 KM (£3)

Bus operator: Croatia Bus International

Taxi from Jablanica to Blidinje Nature Park

• Duration: 30 – 40 mins
• Cost: 40 – 70 KM (£18 – £35)

Train from Mostar to Jablanica

Link to BiH train booking website

Second Class Tickets

• Single Journey
  • Adult: 3.90 KM (£2)
  • Child (4-12 years): 2.00 KM (£1)
  • Additional Fees: 3.80 KM (£1.70)
• Return Journey (Return ticket only valid for 6 days from initial departure date)
  • Adult: 6.20 KM (£3)
  • Child (4-12 years): 4.00 KM (£2)
  • Additional Fees: 7.10KM (£3.20)

First Class Tickets

• Single Journey
  • Adult: 5.90 KM (£3)
  • Child (4-12 years): 3.00 KM (£1.30)
  • Additional Fees: 3.80KM (£1.70)
• Return Journey (Return ticket only valid for 6 days from initial departure date)
  • Adult: 9.40 KM (£4)
  • Child (4-12 years): 6.00 KM (£2.70)
  • Additional Fees: 7.10KM (£1.70)

Train Times

• Mostar to Jablanica
  • Train720: Departs 06:39AM, Arrives 07:12AM (33 mins)
  • Train722: Departs 17:05PM, Arrives 17:38PM (33 mins)
  • Train1720: Departs 19:52PM, Arrives 20:25PM (25 mins. This train runs from May to Aug ONLY)

• Jablanica to Mostar
  • Train721: Departs 08:32AM, Arrives 09:05AM (33 mins)
  • Train1721: Departs 12:26PM, Arrives 12:59PM (33 mins. This train runs from May to Aug ONLY)
  • Train721: Departs 18:11, Arrives 18:44 PM (33 mins)

Taxi from Jablanica to Blidinje Nature Park

• Duration: 30 – 40 mins
• Cost: 40 – 70 KM (£18 – £35)

The Fallen Bridge on the Neretva

Google Maps Location of the Bridge

If you’re going to Blidinje Nature Park via Jablanica, then make sure you visit this bridge. Originally built in 1888, this bridge was blown up twice before being blown up for the last time.

The first time was during the 2nd World War, when Yugoslav Partisans destroyed part of the bridge in an attempt to mislead the Axis Powers into thinking they were not crossing the Neretva river. It was destroyed in a way that from the air it looked like it was totally unusable. When the Axis Powers changed their plans after this the Partisans quickly rebuilt the bridge and started attacking. Unfortunately, the Luftwaffe then bombarded the bridge and destroyed it for a second time.

The third time it was destroyed was in 1969 for a Yugoslavian movie. They wanted to recreate a realistic scene about the events of the war. According to AtlasObscura, none of the actual shots made it to the movie and instead they ended up shooting the scene with a scale replica.

If you go there, make sure to check out the museum dedicated to Wounded at the Battle of Neretva. Renovated in 2013, the museum chronologically follows the events related to the preparation, beginning and duration of the battle. We didn’t know about this place until we met a Bosnian couple in a cafe near river Jablanica

How to get to the Fallen Bridge on the Neretva from Mostar

As mentioned this is located in Jablanica, so you can take the buses and trains from Mostar to Jablanica similar to what you would take to go to Blidinje National Park. Nevertheless, below are the details again.

Bus from Mostar to Jablanica

As with most attractions in BiH, there are no direct bus routes available to Blidinje Nature Park. You would have to take a bus to the nearest major city, Jablanica and then take a taxi from there.

• Frequency and Duration:
  • 3 buses daily. Leaving at
  • 06:30 AM (1hr 10mins),
  • 13:30PM (1hr)
  • and 16:00PM (46mins)
• Cost:
  • Adult Single: 5-7 KM (depending on timing) (£2 – £3)
  • Child (0-12): 3-4 KM (£1.50)
  • Adult Return: 9-12 KM (£5)
  • Child Return: 6-8 KM (£3)

Bus operator: Croatia Bus International

Taxi from Jablanica to Blidinje Nature Park

• Duration: 30 – 40 mins
• Cost: 40 – 70 KM (£18 – £35)

Train from Mostar to Jablanica

Link to BiH train booking website

Second Class Tickets

• Single Journey
  • Adult: 3.90 KM (£2)
  • Child (4-12 years): 2.00 KM (£1)
  • Additional Fees: 3.80 KM (£2)
• Return Journey (Return ticket only valid for 6 days from initial departure date)
  • Adult: 6.20 KM (£3)
  • Child (4-12 years): 4.00 KM (£2)
  • Additional Fees: 7.10KM (£3.20)

First Class Tickets

• Single Journey
  • Adult: 5.90 KM (£3)
  • Child (4-12 years): 3.00 KM (£1.30)
  • Additional Fees: 3.80KM (£1.70)
• Return Journey (Return ticket only valid for 6 days from initial departure date)
  • Adult: 9.40 KM (£4)
  • Child (4-12 years): 6.00 KM (£2.70)
  • Additional Fees: 7.10KM (£3.20)

Train Times

• Mostar to Jablanica
  • Train720: Departs 06:39AM, Arrives 07:12AM (33 mins)
  • Train722: Departs 17:05PM, Arrives 17:38PM (33 mins)
  • Train1720: Departs 19:52PM, Arrives 20:25PM (25 mins. This train runs from May to Aug ONLY)

• Jablanica to Mostar
  • Train721: Departs 08:32AM, Arrives 09:05AM (33 mins)
  • Train1721: Departs 12:26PM, Arrives 12:59PM (33 mins. This train runs from May to Aug ONLY)
  • Train721: Departs 18:11, Arrives 18:44 PM (33 mins)

These are the best day trips we believe you can take from Mostar. If you have any other suggestions, please let us know in the comments below. Hope you found this blog post useful!

Happy Travels!

Bobbé

If you’re new to our blog, we have a section for weekend trips that we make. As we’re a full time working couple, most of our trips are weekend trips and we really enjoy the trips, albeit at the expense of sleep 😀 You can have a look at the weekend trip posts HERE.