Complete Guide to Mostar: Things to Do and How to Get There

If you have been searching for a COMPLETE guide to Mostar, then you have come to the right place. We have done some extensive research to bring you this complete guide ranging from all the different options to get there to things to do in and around Mostar.

Is Mostar worth visiting? Yes! Is it worth a day trip from Croatia or Montenegro? Again, yes!

First, we’ll give you a bit of background on the history of Mostar. Then all things logistics, the usual “stay, see, do & eat” and ideas for awesome day trips from Mostar. Mostar is one of the most visited cities in Bosnia & Herzegovina, but is definitely not high on the most visited cities in Europe. It’s still pretty much a hidden gem. Now is the perfect time to visit!

A glance into the history of Mostar and Bosnia & Herzegovina

Mostar is the fifth biggest city in Bosnia & Herzegovina, a country located in the western Balkan Peninsula of eastern Europe. Situated in the Herzegovina region of the country, Mostar enjoys Mediterranean climate and also happens to be the sunniest city in the country.

After World War II, during the time of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the city flourished and the economy saw significant growth. However, the rise was short-lived. In 1992, Bosnia & Herzegovina (among other countries), declared independence from Yugoslavia. The next 3 years saw the city being shelled to the ground, with around 2,000 deaths in the city itself and thousands more in the rest of the country.

Since the end of the war in 1995, the city and also the country has been in continuous reconstruction. Walking through the streets of Mostar, you can still see the bullet covered walls of run-down buildings and houses, in between the modern buildings. Every single Bosnian has had their life impacted one way or the other as a result of the war. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Bosnians are so humble and kind. They have seen the tragedy caused by the evils of humanity. 

How to get to Mostar

The most convenient way to travel around Bosnia is via a rental car. For the sake of completeness, I will include public transport and how to fly to Bosnia as well.

Flying to Bosnia & Herzegovina

While there aren’t that many airlines that fly into Bosnia, there is still enough to make the country accessible. Some of the airlines (that you may know) that fly into Bosnia include Austrian Airlines, Croatian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Wizzair, Turkish Airlines, Fly Dubair and Qatar Airways. All of these airlines fly to Sarajevo, the capital city of the country. A few fly to Mostar.

Driving to Mostar with a Rental Car

First thing to mention when driving in the Balkans is that you need a Green Insurance Card. We hired our car from Dubrovnik airport from a company called CarWiz via rentalcars.com. We made sure that they included the green card with our booking as we planned to drive to Montenegro and BiH. This was done once we got to the car rental at the airport and we had to pay extra for it. Unfortunately for the life of me I cannot remember how much I paid extra 🙁

Driving from Sarajevo to Mostar

• Distance: 129 km
• Duration: 2hr 5mins
• Estimated fuel consumption for a small hatchback car: £12
• Average daily car rental rate in Sarajevo: £25

Driving from Dubrovnik to Mostar

There are several routes that you can take to go to Mostar from Dubrovnik. But be careful as there are border crossings that are only for local passports. When you type Dubrovnik to Mostar on Google Maps the 2hr 18 min route with the border crossing near Slano is for locals only.

Driving from Kotor to Mostar

This is the itinerary that we had as we made our way from Dubrovnik to Kotor and spent a couple of days there before we headed to BiH. If you would like us to write our 10 day Balkan itinerary hit us up in the comments below!

Again there are a couple of routes that you can take when going to Mostar from Kotor. The most suggested route is through Trebinje via Granični border crossing. But we decided to take the Vraćenovići border crossing. From our experience, we did not encounter a long queue via this route. However, there were some roads that were under construction. Although it was still driveable.

Driving from Podgorica to Mostar

From my research the best route to get to Mostar from Podgorica is via the same route we took to get from Kotor to Mostar. Or you can take the border crossing at Ilino Brdo.

Public transport from Sarajevo to Mostar

Public transport from Sarajevo airport to City Centre

As there is no direct train from Sarajevo airport to Mostar, you have to get to city centre first. There are no trains available from Sarajevo airport to the city centre. Your main options are to either get a bus or taxi.

Bus from Sarajevo Airport to City Centre

There is a bus service that runs from the Airport to the city centre with Baščaršija (Old Bazaar) being the last stop.

Official Airport Bus

• Duration: Around 30 minutes
• Price:
  • Single: 5KM (£2.29)
  • Return: 8KM (£3.60)
• Price for heavy luggage: 1 piece of 23kg free of charge any more pieces after that is 5KM each.
• Frequency: Getbybus.com has the timetable for the bus shuttle to and from the airport. You can also find a schedule from the airport website here.
• Left Luggage: To find out luggage storage options in Sarajevo, have a look here.

Local Bus

The local buses are cheaper although you have to walk about 10 minutes from the Airport parking to get to the bus stop.

• Bus Number: 103
• Departs from: 103 (open google maps link)
• Duration: 16 stops or 40 minutes to Baščaršija
• Price:
  • From Local news stand: 1.60KM (£0.73)
  • From the bus driver: 1.80KM (£0.82)
• Frequency: Departs every 5 minutes
• Left Luggage: To find out luggage storage options in Sarajevo, have a look here.

Taxi

You can find the Sarajevo Taxi stand at the entrance near Terminal B. Please note that you can only pay in cash for taxis.

• Duration: 20 – 25 minutes
• Cost: 14KM – 20KM (£6 – £9)
• Here is a link that explains where to get a taxi from the airport Taxi Link

Trains from Sarajevo to Mostar

Tickets are only available one month in advance and prices don’t change during this period.

Link to BiH train booking website

Second Class Tickets

• Single Journey
  • Adult: 9.7KM (£4.34)
  • Child (4-12 years): 4.9KM (£2.19)
  • Additional Fees: 3.80KM (£1.70)
• Return Journey (Return ticket only valid for 6 days from initial departure date)
  • Adult: 15.50KM (£4.34)
  • Child (4-12 years): 9.80KM (£2.19)
  • Additional Fees: 7.10KM (£3.20)

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

• Sarajevo to Mostar
  • Train721: Departs 07:15AM, Arrives 09:05AM (1hr 50min Duration)
  • Train1721: Departs 11:09AM, Arrives 12:59PM (1hr 50min Duration. This train runs from May to Aug ONLY)
  • Train723: Departs 16:49PM, Arrives 18:44PM (1hr 55min Duration)

• Mostar to Sarajevo
  • Train720: Departs 06:39AM, Arrives 08:33AM (1hr 54min Duration)
  • Train722: Departs 17:05PM, Arrives 18:55PM (1hr 50min Duration)
  • Train1720: Departs 19:52PM, Arrives 21:42PM (1hr 55min Duration)

Bus from Sarajevo to Mostar

• Duration: Around 2hr 35mins
• Cost:
  • Adult Single: 10 KM (£4.50)
  • Child (0-12): 8 KM (£3.60)
  • Adult Return: 16 KM (£7.30)
  • Child Return: 12 KM (£5.50)
• Operators and Timetables
  • Autoprevoz
  • Globtour
  • Croatia Bus International

Public transport from Mostar airport

There are no direct bus or train routes from Mostar airport to Mostar. The best way to get a bus from Mostar Airport to Mostar is by taking the Number 4, 28 or 29 bus from Sjemenarna. Sjemenarna is about a 20 minute walk from the airport, which would take you to the Bus station in Mostar, which is about another 20 minute walk from the town centre.

Bus from Mostar Airport to Mostar

• Duration: Around 15 minutes. (35 mins including walking to Sjemenarna)
• Cost: Between 1.50 to 2.90 KM (£6.80 to £1.30)
• Frequency: To be updated

Link to website: http://mostarbus.ba/

Public transport from Dubrovnik to Mostar

Dubrovnik is possibly the most popular destination in the Balkan regions. Hence a lot of tourists look to do day trips from here to Mostar. Here we will break down what the best travel options are from Dubrovnik to Mostar. As we’re writing this during Covid-19 quarantine the number of options that we show might not be the full list.

Bus from Dubrovnik to Mostar

Buses are a popular option from Dubrovnik to Mostar as they are cheap and comfortable. Although I would always give it a little more time than it says in the duration as it is hard to tell how long the border crossing will take.

• Frequency and Duration:
  • 3 buses daily at time of writing. Leaving at:
  • 08:00 AM (3hr 45mins),
  • 16:00PM (3hr 30mins)
  • and 17:15PM (3hrs)
• Cost:
  • Adult Single: 29 – 32 KM (depending on timing) (£13 – £15)
  • Child (0-12): 13-15 KM (£6)
  • Adult Return: 47 – 56 KM (£21 – £26)
  • Child Return: 28 – 30 KM (£12 – £14)
• Bus Operators
  • Centrotrans Eurolines
  • Croatia Bus International

Trains from Dubrovnik to Mostar

There are no direct trains available from Dubrovnik to Mostar. If you really wanted to take a train, then you would first need to drive or take a bus to Čapljina and then take the train from there. The bus that goes to Čapljina is the same one that goes to Mostar and there is not a big difference in price if you take the ticket to Čapljina or Mostar. So I would recommend that you take the bus direct to Mostar instead of to Čapljina and then taking the train. Unless you want to do a stopover in Čapljina then the train times from Čapljina to Mostar are below.

Train Times from Čapljina to Mostar

• 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)

Link to BiH train booking website

Pubic Transport from Montenegro to Mostar

To get to Mostar from Montenegro by public transport, the best option is to take a bus from Podgorica as there are no direct trains. If you’re in one of the coastal towns in Montenegro, that means you first have to make your way to Podgorica and then take the bus from there. However, there are taxi services that take you to Mostar for around €120 such as THIS ONE.

Bus from Podgorica to Mostar

This is a 6.5 hour night bus so if you’re looking to save on accommodation for one night then this is an ideal option.

• Duration and Frequency
  • 1 bus leaving at 00:00hrs arriving at 06:20 (6hrs 20 mins)
• Cost:
  • Adult Single: 30 KM (£14)
  • Child (0-12): 15 KM (£7)
  • Adult Return: 46 KM (£21)
  • Child Return: 31 KM (£14)

Things to do in Mostar

Visit Denis in his cafe called Bastan Mostar

This was definitely the highlight of our trip to Mostar. Initially we went to climb the minaret in the mosque for the views of Mostar but as we approached, we saw a sign board that said “naturally chill space”. Amused and intrigued, we go to the café to have a sheesha and have a “naturally chill time”. The owner of the café, Denis, told us that he was closing up shop soon and that we would be his last customers for the day. And how lucky we were!

Denis was a treasure trove of stories about BiH. We learned more about BiH through him than from any research we did before the trip. The entire evening was spent listening to stories about the war, Emina, the most famous Bosnian poem (we wrote a whole blog post about it here) and many more. We even ended up helping him close up shop for the night.

I highly recommend visiting here and if you’re nice to him maybe he might tell you all about it as well. This experience was worth more than any other attraction in and around Mostar for us.

Climb the minaret of the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque

Just next to Denis’s cafe’ is the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Climb the minaret for some of the best views of Mostar. The total price to enter the mosque, it’s garden and the minaret is 12KM (£5) at the time of writing. I believe if you just want to see the mosque and gardens it is cheaper. But to be honest the mosque it self is not that spectacular. The price is high compared to BiH but that also means that not many people go up the minaret because of this. So if you want 360° view of Mostar, this is your best choice.

Stari Most “Old Bridge”

This 24m high bridge is one of the most iconic attractions in the whole of BiH. As with most things in this beautiful country, it does have a tragic story. It was destroyed during the Croat-Bosniak war in 1993 after being there for 427 years. Luckily, it was reconstructed with stone sourced from the source quarry and using 16th century building techniques. This ensured authenticity was maintained.

There are plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby with magnificent views of the bridge. We stopped by one of those and had a massive Ćevapi each. Another cool thing that happens on the bridge is the jumpers on the bridge.

Day Trips from Mostar

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.

Kravice Waterfalls

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)

That’s it for our complete guide to Mostar. Hope you found it useful and if you have any more suggestions or better options please let us know in the comments below!

Happy Travels!

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