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Both cities are high on many Balkan wish lists, but from Dubrovnik they work very differently. Mostar fits into a long day trip of 10 to 13 hours. Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is further away, and the train alone takes about 2 hours from Mostar.
This guide helps decide between the two, and explains the one-way tour that links them. To see what a Mostar day offers, read the guide to whether Mostar is worth it.
Quick answer
For a return trip in one day from Dubrovnik, Mostar is the practical choice. Travellers who want to see Sarajevo and are moving on can book the one-way tour to Sarajevo via Mostar and Konjic, which, according to the listing, runs about 11 hours via Kravica, Počitelj, Blagaj, Mostar and Konjic and ends in Sarajevo.
Should I visit Mostar or Sarajevo from Dubrovnik?
For a day trip with a return to Dubrovnik, Mostar. For a longer journey through Bosnia, Sarajevo becomes a natural next stop.
Mostar is about 140 km from Dubrovnik, about 2.5 hours each way without stops or border waiting, and a typical tour runs 10 to 13 hours door to door. Sarajevo lies further inland beyond Mostar, so a same-day return from Dubrovnik would make for a very long day.
Many travellers solve this by seeing Mostar on a day trip, or by travelling one way to Sarajevo and continuing from there.
Can you do Sarajevo as a day trip from Dubrovnik?
It is not a practical return day trip. The drive to Mostar alone takes about 2.5 hours, and Sarajevo is about 2 hours further by train.
Travellers keen to see Sarajevo usually plan at least a night there. A one-way tour lets you cover the sights on the way and arrive in Sarajevo in the evening.
One way from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo, with Mostar, Blagaj and Konjic on the way.
Book thisWhat is the one-way tour from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo?
It is a tour of about 11 hours that starts in Dubrovnik and ends in Sarajevo, stopping at Kravica, Počitelj, Blagaj, Mostar and Konjic.
According to the listing, the one-way tour to Sarajevo runs as a private or small-group tour, with entrance fees and water included. A passport is needed for the border. Travellers with large luggage may want to check the arrangements with the operator before booking.
What do you see on the way from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo?
The route takes in the Kravica waterfall, the stone village of Počitelj, the Blagaj tekke, Mostar and Konjic.
- Kravica: a waterfall on the Trebižat river, about 25 m high, with a pool at its base.
- Počitelj: an Ottoman-era walled hill village above the Neretva.
- Blagaj: a dervish house built around 1520 at the spring of the Buna river under a huge cliff.
- Mostar: the Old Bridge, built 1557-1566 and rebuilt 2001-2004.
- Konjic: a stop on the road between Mostar and Sarajevo.
Kravica, Počitelj, Blagaj, Mostar and Konjic in one day, ending in Sarajevo with entrance fees and water included.
Book thisIs there a train from Mostar to Sarajevo?
Yes, in season. A Talgo train runs Ploče-Mostar-Sarajevo on weekends (Friday to Sunday) from 26 June to 27 September 2026.
There is one train pair, and the journey from Mostar to Sarajevo takes about 2 hours. The train does not start in Dubrovnik, which has no passenger railway, so it works for travellers who are already in Mostar.
Mostar or Montenegro: which day trip from Dubrovnik?
It depends on the interest. Mostar's draw is the Old Bridge and the Ottoman-era Old Town, in a different country with a non-Schengen border.
A Mostar day trip means about 2.5 hours of driving each way and full passport checks in both directions. Travellers comparing it with a Montenegro trip can weigh the drive time, the border and the time on the ground for that tour in its own listing, then pick the one whose main sight matters most.
Is Mostar better as a day trip or an overnight stay?
A day trip covers the main sights. Staying overnight suits travellers who want the Old Town in the evening or plan to continue to Sarajevo.
Most day trips allow about 2 to 3 hours in Mostar. For a return day from Dubrovnik with a swim stop, the classic day trip is the straightforward option.
Day trip with Kravica, a guided walk in Mostar and 2.5 hours of free time.
Book thisWho is the one-way Sarajevo tour for?
Travellers moving on from Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina who want to see the sights on the way instead of a direct transfer.
It suits travellers on a longer Balkan trip. Those returning to Dubrovnik the same day are better off with a Mostar day trip, such as the private tour with Blagaj, which covers several of the same stops and returns to Dubrovnik.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit both Mostar and Sarajevo in one day from Dubrovnik?
As a one-way trip, yes: the one-way tour stops in Mostar and ends in Sarajevo. As a return day trip, it would be a very long day.
How long is the train from Mostar to Sarajevo?
About 2 hours on the seasonal Talgo train, which runs on weekends from 26 June to 27 September 2026.
Does the Sarajevo tour return to Dubrovnik?
No. The one-way tour ends in Sarajevo, according to the listing.
What is included on the one-way tour?
According to the listing, entrance fees and water are included, and a passport is needed.
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One-Way Tour to Sarajevo via Mostar and Konjic
Not coming back to the coast? This private or small-group tour leaves Dubrovnik and stops at Kravica, Počitelj, Blagaj, Mostar and Konjic before it ends in Sarajevo. Entrance fees and bottled water are included, according to the listing.
Private Tour: Mostar, Kravice and Blagaj
Your own vehicle and driver-guide: Kravice, a 45-minute walk in Mostar, the dervish house at Blagaj and Počitelj on the way back
Mostar and Kravica Waterfall Day Trip
- Pickup and drop-off at around 22 points in Dubrovnik, according to the listing
- 30-minute guided walk in Mostar, then about 2.5 hours of free time
- About 1 hour at Kravica waterfall, with time to swim; entry to Kravica and the Bosnia entry fee included
