If you plan on going to Medjugorje by car from the west, your safest bet would be taking the Croatian motorway which continues some 10 km into Bosnia and Herzegovina (the toll is fixed at 1.20 KM, or 0.61 EUR). After that, you will have to drive on a somewhat bumpy road for 10 minutes until you get to the town. Bear in mind that you’re crossing a border, so you’ll need your passport or ID.
Here are some examples of routes:
Split – Medjugorje – ViaMichelin
It takes less than 2 hours to cover the 142 km between the two cities, including 115 km of motorway, and it costs €22.
Dubrovnik – Medjugorje – ViaMichelin
The motorway connecting Dubrovnik and Medjugorje starts at Ploče and covers only 26 of the 137 km in total, so the journey will take around 3 hours. The cost is €20.
Zagreb – Medjugorje – ViaMichelin
It’s a long journey (514 km), so expect a five-hour drive and €80.
Ljubljana – Medjugorje – ViaMichelin
It takes 6 and a half hours to cover the 556 km and at least €100 for gas and tolls.
Trieste – Medjugorje – ViaMichelin
It takes 6 and a half hours and €106 to cover the 590 km between Trieste in Italy and Medjugorje.
Vienna – Medjugorje – ViaMichelin
The eight-hour and 868 km drive costs €144.
Budapest – Medjugorje – ViaMichelin
Similar to Vienna, it’s an eight-hour drive, 839 km, and it costs €125.
Traffic rules and regulations (www.rac.co.uk)
Dipped lights for cars are mandatory at all times.
On major roads, winter equipment is mandatory between 15 November and 15 April, regardless of weather conditions.
When it comes to safety equipment, you need to have a first-aid kit, warning triangle, a reflective vest, and spare bulbs for your car’s external lights in the car.
Seatbelts are compulsory and talking on the phone while driving is prohibited.
Children under the age of 5 must use an appropriate child seat and children under age 12 can’t sit in the front seat.
The speed limit is 60kph in built-up areas, 80kph on open roads and 120kph on motorways, unless the signs say otherwise
The drink-driving limit is 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood – lower than the UK limit of 80mg per 100ml.
Anyone under the influence of alcohol can’t sit in the front seat, even as a passenger.
For road assistance, dial BIHAMK at 1282 or visit bihamk.ba/bs
