Sarajevo City Guide

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of the Federation of B&H
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Transportation to Sarajevo

a) Sarajevo Airport

The Sarajevo Airport is located approximately 10 km from the city center.

For further information see: www.sarajevo-airport.ba

Central telephone number for more: +387 33 289 100

Numerous Sarajevo hotels are offered by organized transport towards and from

Sarajevo International Airport.

It has the facilities found at most airports including tourist information and currency

exchange, a bar and cafe, an ATM, and a souvenir shop.

Google map Sarajevo Airport: www.google.com/maps/search/sarajevo+airport

b) The airport shuttle bus

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The airport shuttle bus will take you straight to Baščaršija (the city center) for 5 BAM

(2.50 EUR) — the timetable can be found on the airport’s official Facebook page. It

has the facilities found at most airports including tourist information and currency

exchange, a bar and cafe, an ATM and a souvenir shop.

c) Bus stations
There are two bus stations in the city: the main one near the center is called Sarajevo

Central Bus Station, while the other one is on the southern outskirts and called

Istočno Sarajevo Bus Station. If you arrive here you can get a tram (number 1) or bus

into the centre or grab a cab for around 5-6 BAM. There is also an ATM here and a few

cafés and bars nearby if the journey has been long, gruelling or both.

d) Train
The city has its own train station called the Sarajevo Main Railway Station (Glavna

željeznička stanica u Sarajevu) and it’s just a few meters away from the central bus

station.

Transportation & getting

around Sarajevo

Sarajevo has all the typical comforts of a capital city, including a comprehensive

public transportation system. You can get around Sarajevo using a variety of

methods, including buses, trolleys, taxis, and even the adorable trams that zigzag

around the city.

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Here’s a quick review on public transport in Sarajevo:

a) Tram
Taking the tram is one of the best (and easiest!) ways to get around Sarajevo.

Although there are a handful of tram lines, the most important one for tourists is tram

line #3.

The route goes from east to west and covers nearly all of the important stops. If you’re

planning to travel to the railway or bus station, tram lines #1 and #4 are also helpful in

getting there.

Some important things to note: a single tram ticket costs 1.80 BAM (less than 1 EUR) if

you purchase it from the driver onboard, or 1.60 BAM at a newsstand kiosk. Be sure to

carry coins and bills, since credit cards aren’t accepted. The ticket must be validated at

one of those little boxes near the front of the tram, and is valid for 1 hour — so feel free

to ride around for a while and enjoy the scenery.

b) Taxi
Although most people associate taxis with higher costs, this isn’t the case in Sarajevo.

There are a decent amount of taxis in the city, with most drivers hanging around the

Old Town and other sights. A typical ride within the city should cost you a few BAM,

and not more than 10 EUR.

Prices ride are:

• Start - Department price 2.50 BAM

• Price 1 km drive 1.50 BAM
• Price 1 hour waiting 15.00 BAM
• Luggage per piece 5.00 BAM

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The price of driving in the period from 22:00 to 05:00 and driving on Sundays and in

the days of the holiday without magnification.

c) Bus
According to the city, they also have bus lines, and you have more about them at

www.sarajevo-airport.ba

d) Rent-a-car
The numbers of the phone and car rental firms are on the link www.sarajevo-airport.ba

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Credit cards

Major credit/debit cards can be used to get cash from ATMs in banks and on the

streets as well as to pay bills in hotels, restaurants, and shops.

Important telephone numbers

of Emergency Servies

• Civil protection operating center: 121

• Police: 122

• Firefighters: 123

• Emergency medical assistance: 124

• Road Help: 1282/1285/1288

Exchanging money

All visitors are advised to exchange currency only at accredited places. The majority of

banks have 24-hour ATMs, and some of them can also exchange foreign currency.

Individual banks and travel agencies are free to set their own rates, but they must be

clearly displayed. Rates offered at bureaux de change in the city center and near the

main railway stations are generally better than those available in the banks, at the

airport or in the hotels.

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Electricity

B&H’s electricity network operates at 220/230 Volts and uses Schuko-type sockets with

two round prongs.

Time zone

Sarajevo is on Central European time: GMT+1, Daylight Saving Time (Apr-Oct): GMT+2

The Banking Agency of

the Federation of B&H

www.fba.ba

The Banking Agency of the Federation of B&H (FBA) has given a full contribution

to the reform of the banking system. As an independent and non-profit institution

for the supervision and licensing of banks, it was established in late 1996. The work

of the FBA has been focused on creating a strong and stable banking, microcredit,

and leasing system, market-oriented and supported by international standards and

supervision banks, microcredit organizations and leasing companies.

The Director of the Banking Agency of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jasmin Mahmuzić officially took over the function of the Chairman of the Group of

Banking Supervisors from Central and Eastern Europe.

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Contact information:

• Address: Zmaja od Bosne 47b 71000 Sarajevo, Bosna and Herzegovina

• Phone: + 387 (33) 72 14 00

• E-mail: agencija@fba.ba

More about the top destinations in Sarajevo that you can visit at: www.visitsarajevo.ba

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