Capljina to Mostar — Bus, Train, Drive Guide (2026)

Capljina to Mostar is one of the easiest short trips in Herzegovina — 35 km on M17, lots of options, and natural pairing with Pocitelj fortress along the way. Most travelers do this trip at the end of a Capljina day or as the start of a Croatia–Mostar journey.

This guide covers all options.

Quick comparison

Method	Cost	Time	Best for
Drive	Fuel ~€4	30 min	Stopping at Pocitelj
Bus	€4	40 min	Budget
Train	€5	35 min	Lazy + scenic
Taxi	€30–40	30 min	Couples
Private transfer	€70–90	30 min	Comfort + pickup at hotel

By bus

The default option for travelers without a car.

Frequency

• Hourly buses during the day (6:00–22:00)
• All Mostar-bound regional + intercity buses stop at Capljina
• Operators: Centrotrans, Mostar Bus, Globtour

Cost & duration

• €4 one-way (8 KM)
• 40 minutes including stops at Pocitelj highway exit and Bunina

Where to catch

• Capljina bus station in town center (very small — one room, one window)
• Mostar Main Bus Station at Trg Ivana Krndelja

Tips

• Buy onboard, no advance booking needed
• Last bus typically 21:30 — confirm at station
• The bus passes Pocitelj — ask the driver to drop you at Pocitelj exit if visiting

By train

Slightly slower than bus but more comfortable + scenic.

Schedule

• 4 daily trains Capljina → Mostar
• Typical departures: 8:00, 12:30, 15:30, 19:00
• €5 one-way (10 KM)
• 35 minutes

Why take the train

• More comfortable than bus
• Scenic Neretva views (sit on the right side going north)
• Quieter, fewer stops

Why most don’t

• Schedule is restrictive
• Capljina train station is 1 km south of town center

By car

Fastest + most flexible.

Route

• M17 north from Capljina → Mostar
• 35 km, 30 minutes
• New Pocitelj-Zvirovici highway bypass: faster but skip Pocitelj
• For Pocitelj stop: take the marked exit

Worthwhile stops

• Pocitelj (10 min north of Capljina) — free fortress + mosque, see our Pocitelj guide
• Mogorjelo Roman villa (5 min south of Capljina, technically out of route) — see Mogorjelo guide

By taxi

Easy and reasonably priced.

Cost

• €30–40 one-way — agree before getting in
• Round-trip with 2-hour wait: €70–90
• With Pocitelj stop included: €45–55

Where to find

• Capljina bus station rank
• Hotels in town center
• Apps: Yango patchy, ask reception for a number

By private transfer

The premium option for door-to-door comfort.

We run private transfers from Mostar in both directions. €70–90 vehicle for up to 4 passengers. Includes:

• Door-to-door pickup at your Capljina hotel
• English/German-speaking driver
• Up to 30 minutes wait if you need to grab a bag
• Optional Pocitelj stop included free

WhatsApp +387 61 209 388.

Combine with a tour

If you’re starting in Mostar and want a guided day that includes the Capljina region (Pocitelj + Mogorjelo + Hutovo Blato + Kravica), book our Kravica day tour from Mostar — €50 per person, full day, hotel pickup, English guide. The tour passes Capljina; we can drop you in Capljina town for the start/end if you’re staying there.

What to do in Mostar (when you arrive)

You’re 30 minutes from one of Bosnia’s headline cities. The essentials:

• Stari Most bridge and Old Town (1–2 hours)
• Bridge divers in summer (10 AM–6 PM most days)
• Coppersmith bazaar for shopping and lunch
• See our Mostar Travel Guide and Things to Do in Mostar for the full picture

Practical tips

• Cash: carry KM and EUR — both widely accepted on this corridor
• Phone signal: strong throughout
• Toilets: at both bus stations, restaurants en route
• Petrol: OMV, Petrol stations on M17 every 10–15 km

Related reading

• Capljina Travel Guide — what to do in Capljina
• Pocitelj Guide — must-stop along the way
• Mogorjelo Roman Villa — short detour from Capljina
• Mostar to Pocitelj — reverse direction
• Pocitelj-Zvirovici Highway — the new road explained