Tuzla → Sarajevo
Estimated taxi/transfer price, journey time and how to book.
Tuzla-Sarajevo is about 130 km via Kladanj and mountain passes, roughly two hours. There's no motorway the whole way, so winter roads can be slower. The route is busy thanks to low-cost flights from Tuzla airport feeding onward to the capital.
What the price covers Private transfer, per vehicle. For one person the bus is much cheaper.
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 130 km via Kladanj, over mountain passes and with no motorway for most of it — roughly two hours in summer, longer in winter when the roads slow down. This is not a level valley run like the Neretva corridor but a sequence of climbs and descents, so the drive is more tiring than the mileage suggests.
For one or two people, compare the fixed taxi price with the direct Tuzla-Sarajevo buses, which run several times a day; for a group a shared transfer is competitive.
What specifically goes wrong on this route
This relation is mostly wanted by passengers off flights into Tuzla, so it tends to be agreed in a hurry, right after landing and often at night. That is the worst possible moment to negotiate. If you know you are going to Sarajevo, arrange transport before you land, and check whether the price is per car or per person. Buses run this route regularly and are far cheaper for one person.
Alternatives
- Bus ~25 KM (redvoznje.ba).
- 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 Tuzla → Sarajevo?
Roughly 150–200 KM (≈ 77–102 €). Private transfer, per vehicle. For one person the bus is much cheaper.
Is there a cheaper option?
Bus ~25 KM (redvoznje.ba). For one or two people the bus is usually far cheaper than a private car.
How long does it take?
Around 130 minutes (130 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.