Sarajevo → Dubrovnik
Estimated taxi/transfer price, journey time and how to book.
Sarajevo to Dubrovnik is about 240 km with a Croatian border crossing - allow four to five hours, more in summer when the crossings are busy. As a long international transfer this is strictly a fixed, pre-agreed fare.
What the price covers Private transfer, per vehicle, ~€300–400 (+border). Quotes vary widely.
How to book & pay
Call a local taxi company, use the Moj Taxi app, or pre-book a private transfer (best for airports and long trips). Agree the price before you leave. For inter-city trips the meter is often not used. Bring cash in BAM; card is not guaranteed.
Price shown in BAM with an approximate euro value (fixed rate 1 € = 1.95583 KM).
What the drive is actually like
About 240 km and four to five hours, through the Neretva canyon and down Herzegovina to the coast, crossing the border. In summer, with the crossings busy, allow more. It is the longest relation we cover here and is strictly a fixed, pre-arranged fare.
Carry travel documents and agree who pays for any long border wait. For solo travellers the direct Sarajevo-Dubrovnik bus is far cheaper; a taxi/transfer makes sense for a group or with lots of luggage.
What specifically goes wrong on this route
Over this distance the gap between bus and taxi becomes large, so it is worth being honest about the arithmetic: for one or two people the direct bus is incomparably cheaper, and a taxi or private transfer makes sense for a group, with a lot of luggage, or when a flight or schedule leaves no room to wait for a departure. All the cross-border rules apply as well: operator licence, documents, and an agreement about border waiting.
This ride crosses the Croatian border — licensing, queues, Schengen and currency notes: cross-border taxis from Bosnia →
Alternatives
- Bus ~€25 (cheapest).
- Private transfer, door to door, fixed price, best with luggage or a group.
- Bus, cheapest for longer routes — check bus & train schedules.
- Rental car, flexible for multi-stop day trips.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi for Sarajevo → Dubrovnik?
Roughly 590–780 KM (≈ 302–399 €). Private transfer, per vehicle, ~€300–400 (+border). Quotes vary widely.
Is there a cheaper option?
Bus ~€25 (cheapest). For one or two people the bus is usually far cheaper than a private car.
How long does it take?
Around 240 minutes (240 km).
Is the meter used?
For inter-city and airport trips, usually a fixed agreed price rather than the meter. Agree it before you leave.