Dubrovnik to
Banja Luka transfer

A grand traversal of Bosnia & Herzegovina—from the Adriatic coast through the Neretva valley and Mostar, up past Travnik and the Vrbas canyon to Banja Luka, the country's second city in the green north.

450 km

Distance

Drive Time

€380

Sedan

1 border

Crossings

The Journey

Dubrovnik to Banja Luka, stop by stop

Drive from Dubrovnik to Banja Luka in approximately 5h 30m. Private transfer from €380 per vehicle, all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, English-speaking driver, door-to-door.

Dubrovnik

Your hotel or address Departure

Pickup from your hotel, apartment, or Dubrovnik Airport (DBV). Bags loaded, A/C on, water and Wi-Fi ready.

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Border crossing

Croatia → Bosnia border

En route

Crossing near Neum. Your driver handles everything. 5–15 minutes typical. EU/UK/US/CA/AU citizens enter visa-free.

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Quick stop free · extended visit from €25

Mostar & Stari Most

140 km from Dubrovnik ~45 min

Break the journey at Herzegovina's iconic city. Walk to the Old Bridge, wander the Ottoman bazaar, grab a coffee by the Neretva river. If you only stop once on this transfer, this is the place.

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Quick stop free · extended visit from €20

Travnik fortress & Old Town

330 km from Dubrovnik ~30 min

The former seat of the Ottoman viziers, with a hilltop fortress and colourful Ottoman houses below. Known for its ćevapi (widely considered the best in Bosnia) and the Nobel-laureate writer Ivo Andrić. A fascinating mid-journey stop.

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Vrbas canyon approach

400 km from Dubrovnik ~5h 30m

The final stretch follows the Vrbas river through a green canyon into Banja Luka. Wooded hillsides, riverside villages, and a completely different atmosphere from the Mediterranean coast you left behind.

Banja Luka

Your hotel or address 6h total

Arrive at your hotel or apartment in Banja Luka—city centre, Gospodska street, or the Kastel fortress area.

Route Pricing

Dubrovnik → Banja Luka prices

Per vehicle, not per person. All prices include tolls, fuel, border crossing assistance, luggage handling, water, Wi-Fi, and child seats on request.

Sedan

€380

1–3 passengers

Sedan or similar
Air conditioning & Wi-Fi
2 large + 2 small bags
Border crossing handled
All tolls included
Free cancellation 24h

Minivan

€455

4–8 passengers

Minivan or similar
Air conditioning & Wi-Fi
6 large + 4 small bags
Border crossing handled
All tolls included
Free cancellation 24h

All Inclusive

What's included in every transfer

Door-to-door

Picked up and dropped off at your exact address

Border handled

Driver manages all paperwork at crossings

Photo stops

Quick scenic stops along the route, free of charge

English driver

Professional, local, English-speaking driver

Flying into Dubrovnik Airport?

We meet you at DBV arrivals and drive directly to Banja Luka. Flight tracking and 60 minutes free waiting.

DBV Airport → Banja Luka →

About the Dubrovnik to Banja Luka transfer

This cross-border transfer connects Dubrovnik (Croatia) with Banja Luka (Bosnia & Herzegovina). Your driver manages all border formalities — you stay in the car with your passport ready. The crossing typically takes 5–20 minutes outside peak summer. Unlike rental cars, which often have expensive cross-border insurance surcharges (€50–80/day), our transfer price includes everything.

Route FAQ

Dubrovnik to Banja Luka questions

Everything specific to this route.

How long is the Dubrovnik to Banja Luka transfer?

About 6 hours (450 km). One border crossing. With stops in Mostar and Travnik, plan for 7–8 hours. We recommend an early morning departure.

Can we stop in Mostar?

Yes—it's right on the route and the obvious place for a break. A 30-minute walk to the Old Bridge and back, or a longer lunch stop. Your driver will wait.

What's Travnik like?

A charming Ottoman town with a hilltop fortress and colourful bazaar. Famous across Bosnia for having the best ćevapi. It's a great mid-journey stop to stretch your legs and eat.

Is this a safe drive?

Completely. The main highways between Dubrovnik and Banja Luka are well-maintained and heavily used. Your driver makes long-distance transfers daily.

Can you pick me up from Dubrovnik Airport?

Yes. We meet you at DBV arrivals. The airport is along the coast road, so it adds minimal time before heading inland.

Is there motorway the whole way?

Partial motorway from Mostar north. The rest is a well-maintained two-lane highway through valleys and canyons. The scenery makes the drive feel shorter than it is.

Route Reviews

Dubrovnik → Banja Luka reviews

Google

★★★★★

"Long drive but the Mostar stop was a highlight of our trip. The driver knew exactly how much time we needed. Travnik was a great surprise too—the ćevapi were legendary. Banja Luka by evening."

Stefan J.

Dubrovnik → Banja Luka

TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"We chose private transfer over the bus and it was worth every euro. Comfortable car, stops when we wanted them, and the scenery was incredible."

Karen & Bob

Dubrovnik → Banja Luka

Google

★★★★★

"Professional service from start to finish. Airport pickup at DBV, smooth border, Mostar stop, and arrived in Banja Luka right on schedule. Will use again."

Miroslav P.

DBV Airport → Banja Luka

Group Transfers

Traveling with a group?

We operate minibuses and full-size coaches for groups of 8 to 50 passengers. Custom quotes within 2 hours.

Minibus

Sprinter-type · Families, small groups

19 seats

Midibus

30-seat coach · Tour groups, weddings

30 seats

Full-size coach

50-seat touring coach with WC

50 seats

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Dubrovnik to
Banja Luka transfer