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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Sofia to Bansko

Cheapest
2 h 43 min
Car
225 km.
from $12

Transport providers

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.43–$9.24

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$26.09

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.52–$43.48

BG Razpisanie

Email:
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.67–$5.98

Chona

Phone:
0888 302 311
Email:
Website:
chona.alle.bg/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Patnicheski prevozi Blagoevgrad

Phone:
073/88 40 09
Email:
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Dobri
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$3.16

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Petrich
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.78–$8.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bansko?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bansko is to train which costs $10.87 - $19.57 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Bansko?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Bansko is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

How far is it from Sofia to Bansko?

The distance between Sofia and Bansko is 249 km. The road distance is 226.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Bansko?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Sofia to Bansko, including transfers.

Train or bus from Sofia to Bansko?

The best way to get from Sofia to Bansko is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $10.87 - $19.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 09:33 in Sofia and 08:33 in Bansko.

Can I drive from Sofia to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Bansko is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Sofia to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 124+ hotels available in Bansko. Prices start at $17.53 per night.
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