Overview
Tuzla is the third largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in one of the most important industrial Bosnian regions. Nowadays, the city’s economy is still predominantly based around industry, although there has been significant development in tourism in the 21st century.
Get in
Travelling to Tuzla is easy from the south, less so from the Republika Srpska or Serbia. Do not trust the bus timetable on the black board in the main bus station, as these times were universally inaccurate!
From Sarajevo There are many buses (first M-F at 09:30, Sa Su at 10:00, last at 18:50 - 1-2 per hour) from Sarajevo to Tuzla. Also there are buses (first at 04:00, last at 18:00- 1-2 per hour) from Tuzla to Sarajevo.
From Mostar There are three buses (04:45, 06:30, 16:00) from Mostar to Tuzla. Also there are buses (08:00, 09:30) from Tuzla to Mostar. 36 BAM and journey takes 5½ hours.
From Osijek There are two buses (06:30 and 13:30) from Osijek to Tuzla. Also there are buses (06:00 and 13:00) from Tuzla to Osijek. Journey takes 3½ hours. Schedule is available here.
From Split There is one bus (07:00) from Split to Tuzla. Also there are buses (05:30 and 08:00) from Tuzla to Split. Schedule is available here. Journey takes 9 hours.
Other destinations To travel from Banja Luka, change at Doboj. There are two daily services to Bijeljina, where there are connections to other destinations in RS such as Višegrad, as well as Serbia and Montenegro. There are direct buses from Belgrade. A journey takes four hours, running three times a day.
From or to Sarajevo, Croatia, Slovenia or Germany you can use the Salinea-bus company - not all buses are listed on that website.
By train As of 2025, there are no passenger trains from or to Tuzla; the closest major town with passenger rail service is Doboj.
The easiest and fastest way to get to city center is by taxi. There is a public bus no. 11 operating almost every hour between Dubrave and Tuzla. Schedule is available here (page 13). If you travelling from airport you can catch this bus on bus stop (you have to walk 800 meters to main road and then turn right for another 200 meters). Bus shall be here approx. 31 minutes after departure from Kalesija - Povratak column in schedule. If you travelling to the airport the best option is to catch this bus in front of bus station on bus stop (bus shall be here approx. 22 minutes after departure from Tuzla AS "Istok" - Polazak column in schedule) or closer to city center on bus stop (bus shall be here approx. 17 minutes after departure from Tuzla AS "Istok" - Polazak column in schedule). Travel between Tuzla and the airport takes approx. 30 minutes.
See
Bosnia has beautiful countryside. The best place to travel is to Osman's old house. It is wonderful.
The first place to visit is the square at the center of the old town. This is the site of the Tuzla Massacre, where 72 young people were killed in 1995. Ask a local to translate the poem carved into the monument. Then walk over to the park where the 72 young people are buried. The old town is very nice and the park is very beautiful.
You should also visit the Pannonica Lakes, whose water is directly supplied from the local wells of salt water. Tuzla's salt has been exploited for centuries and you should visit the Salt square dedicated to this aspect of Tuzla's history.
If you are interested in art, visit some of Tuzla's beautiful art galleries. If you are interested in history, you should see the model of ancient village set near the Pannonica.
Do
Pannonica Lakes. Good place for swimming and relaxing. Complex of three lakes, beaches, bars and areas for kids.
Buy
Locally produced wicker craft like baskets or furniture.
Eat
All the usual Bosnian dishes are available throughout the town, but international cuisine does not have a high presence. There are also many traditional Bosnian fast food restaurants where you can eat cevapi prepared differently than in Sarajevo.
MamaMia Origins Steak & Wine Restaurant.
Biblioteka 45. Serving traditional cuisine in a nice courtyard.
Drink
The Old Town has numerous cafes and bars.
Sleep
Smještaj u Tuzli. 30 BAM incl TV, AC, Transfer from airport.
Make Tuzla your own.
Before committing, pick one main reason for this visit and two nearby experiences that support it. Check the guide’s transport sections against current operator information. A convenient base can save more time than adding another attraction.
- Choose your arrival point and one base. Write down the real transfer time, not just the map distance.
- Build a first-day plan with room to settle in. Cluster the places you want to see rather than crossing the city repeatedly.
- Use actual accommodation and transport quotes in your budget. Add fees to the quote before comparing it.
- Keep one uncommitted block. Weather, energy and a good local recommendation can all change your plan.
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