Traffic jams at Serbia–Bosnia and Herzegovina Border Crossings

If you plan to travel from Serbia to Bosnia and Herzegovina by car or would like to rent a vehicle from us and cross the border, it is important to find out in advance about all open border checkpoints and the current road conditions.

Below is a list of all official automobile border checkpoints between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as useful links for checking real-time waiting times at the border.

According to the latest data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia and the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the following checkpoints are open for passenger cars:

Location:

Sremska-Rača – Bosanska-Rača (Google Maps)

Cameras & real-time border info:

• https://ams-rs.com/granicni-prelaz-raca/
• https://bihamk.ba/spi/kamere?id=1719
• https://borderalarm.com/bottlenecks/sremska-raca-bosanska-raca/

Also known as the Pavlovića Bridge crossing.

Location:

Badovinci – Pavlovića-Most (Google Maps)

Border checkpoint cameras:

https://ams-rs.com/granicni-prelaz-pavlovica-most/

Near Loznica (Serbia) and Zvornik (BiH).

Location:

Trbušnica – Šepak (Google Maps)

Cameras & text alert service for current border congestion:

• https://bihamk.ba/spi/kamere?id=372
• https://ams-rs.com/granicni-prelaz-sepak/
• https://borderalarm.com/bottlenecks/trbusnica-sepak/

One of the busiest checkpoints, connecting Mali Zvornik and Zvornik.

Location:

Mali Zvornik – Karakaj (Google Maps)

Online border cameras:

• https://bihamk.ba/spi/kamere?id=2194
• https://ams-rs.com/granicni-prelaz-karakaj/

Often used for travel to Višegrad and eastern regions of Bosnia.

Location:

Kotroman – Vardište (Google Maps)

Checkpoint cameras & text alert service:

• Ministry of Internal Affairs of Serbia website
• https://borderalarm.com/bottlenecks/kotroman-vardiste/

• Ljubovija – Bratunac: A relatively new crossing that helps reduce congestion on other routes;
• Bajina Bašta – Skelani: Popular for travelers heading to Tara National Park or the Drina River;
• Uvac – Rudo: An alternative crossing in the southwest, near the municipality of Rudo in BiH.

Note: In addition to these checkpoints, there may be smaller ones that are only open to local residents. Please check in advance whether international travel is allowed.
Official interactive map of the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina: https://www.granpol.gov.ba/interactivemap/

• Peak hours: The longest queues generally occur on weekends, holidays, and during early morning or late evening hours;
• Holiday seasons: Summer and winter breaks can lead to additional delays;
• Documents: You need a valid passport (or ID card for citizens of certain countries), a driver’s license, a vehicle registration certificate, and a third-party liability insurance policy;
• Rental car: Ensure that your rental contract allows border crossings and that you have all necessary documents from the rental company. Note that the car’s liability insurance policy must explicitly state “Rent a car.” By renting a vehicle from our company, RentaCa.rs, you can freely cross the Serbia–Bosnia and Herzegovina border at no extra cost;
• Winter season: Plan your route in advance—check the weather forecast and find out if you’ll be driving through mountainous or winding roads. On certain sections, traffic signs may require you to have snow chains. Our company provides snow chains upon request at no extra charge.

If you are starting your journey from Subotica, RentaCa.rs offers convenient and affordable rentals of brand-new 2024 vehicles. Our fleet includes reliable compact crossovers like the Ford Puma and KIA Stonic. For a comfortable drive, all our cars are equipped with cruise control, a speed limiter, and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The rental price includes cross-border travel and a daily allowance of 450 km, while the security deposit is 300 EUR. Book your car today and enjoy a worry-free trip!