dubrovnik to Sarajevo by car

I wll be in Bosnia in May and am planning to drive from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo to Zagreb. How far is it and how long should I allow? Where should I stop and what should I see?

Thanks

MJW

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I drove in the reverse direction in Sept 05. The roads are paved all the way through. From Zagreb to Slavonski Brod, there is expressway (2hr at 110km/hr, tariff about Euro 0.05/km). After entering Bosnia, the road is winding from SlavBrod to Sarajevo. It takes about 4.5 hr at 45km/hr. Some road signs in this section are not in Roman alphabets, so you may have to ask for direction. In Sarajevo, you should drive up the hills to get a full glimpse of the city. (There are lots of residents up the hills, so it is not a %26quot;off the beaten track%26quot; venture). From Sarajevo to Metkovic, road condition is a bit better. It takes about 3.5 hr at 50km/hr. The scenery at some spots, eg. Jablanica, is beautiful. You should stop at Mostar enroute. If you are a Catholic, you should not miss Medjugorje (about 15km south of Mostar) where Blessed Mary is still appearing to some children. I did not go to Dubrovnik, but drove up to Split. Road condition in Croatia is in general good. There is no problem passing through the border -- just show your passport. Going to Dubrovnik, you will have to pass through Bosnia again after stepping into Croatia at Metkovic.

D. Mok (at Hong Kong) Jan 11, 2006