Sarajevo–Mostar Talgo

Željeznice Federacije Bosne i Hercegovine (ŽFBH)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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The Journey

Navigate from Sarajevo Railway Station to Mostar Station across a span of 129km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Neretva River Gorge — one of Europe's most dramatic river canyons
  • Jablanica Lake — train crosses the reservoir on a scenic causeway
  • Dinaric Alps mountain passage with dozens of viaducts and tunnels
  • Jablanica town riverside views
  • Konjic old town and historic bridge (Arslanagića most)
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    2 hours

  • Distance

    129 km

  • Est. Price

    11.90–16.80 BAM one-way

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Electric locomotive (JZ 441 series) hauling Spanish Talgo 7-car tilting push-pull set

Locomotive Weight

Varies (electric, ~80 tonnes for JZ 441)

Track Gauge

1,435 mm standard gauge

Braking Technology

Talgo 'Talgo RD' tilting system with compressed air disc brakes; electric regenerative braking on locomotive

Route Engineering Challenges

  • 106 tunnels on the Sarajevo–Ploče line (longest: Ivan Sedlo at 3.23 km)

  • Major viaducts and bridges crossing Jablanica Lake and Neretva gorge

  • Tilting required for speed through tight mountain curves on single-track line

  • October 2024 landslide near Jablanica suspended service for 4 months — required bank stabilization

Line

Sarajevo–Ploče railway (Bosnia and Herzegovina segment)

Route distance

129 km Sarajevo–Mostar; 194.6 km full Sarajevo–Ploče

Maximum speed

100 km/h (Talgo tilting allows higher speed through curves)

Electrification

25 kV AC, 50 Hz (electrified 1969)

Carriages

Talgo 7-car set with 1st/2nd class and cafe-bar

Single track

Passing loops at major stations

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    2 hours

  • Distance

    129 km

  • Est. Price

    11.90–16.80 BAM one-way

Official Booking Provider