To get from Split to Mostar, travel by bus, train, or car over a distance of 170 km (105 miles) with an average travel time of 3 to 4 hours. Bus transport is the most direct option with 4 to 8 daily departures, and buses follow the coastal-inland route via Makarska and the Bosnia and Herzegovina border crossing at Metković or Doljani. Travel time by bus ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on border control duration and traffic density. Ticket prices range from €15 to €25 (30–50 BAM), and buses depart from Split Bus Station near the port and arrive at Mostar Bus Station located 1.5 km from the city center.
Car travel from Split to Mostar covers 170 km (105 miles) through the D8 Adriatic road and M17 highway, and driving time ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes under normal conditions. Drivers cross the Croatia–Bosnia and Herzegovina border at crossings such as Doljani or Bijača, and border checks add 10 to 40 minutes depending on season and queue length. Fuel consumption for an average car is 6–8 liters per 100 km, which equals 10–14 liters total for the route, and fuel cost ranges from €15 to €25 depending on fuel price per liter. Car travel allows route flexibility with stops in locations such as Makarska, Počitelj, and the Neretva River valley.
Train travel from Split to Mostar requires a transfer in Sarajevo, and total travel time ranges from 6 to 9 hours depending on connection timing. The route includes Split to Sarajevo by bus or seasonal train, then Sarajevo to Mostar by train covering 129 km (80 miles) in 2 hours. The Sarajevo–Mostar railway is known for scenic views along the Neretva River with tunnels and bridges, and trains operate 2 to 3 times per day. Combined ticket cost ranges from €25 to €40 (50–80 BAM), and this option suits travelers who prioritize landscape viewing over travel speed.