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9 h 45 min
930 km.
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Banská Bystrica

Composite routes from Sofia to Banská Bystrica

Cheapest
9 h 45 min
Car
930 km.
from $51
Other
8 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
745 km.
from $113.59
14 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
745 km.
from $121.63
33 h 59 min
745 km.
from $154.35
11 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
745 km.
from $103.37
11 h 37 min
Bus, Train
744 km.
from $125.21
18 h 41 min
744 km.
from $139.74

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Ryanair
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Air Serbia
Website
LOT
Website
Ryanair
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
$47.83–$271.74
Austrian Airlines
Website
3h 25m
Wednesday to Sunday
$152.17–$445.65
Air Serbia
Website
3h 40m
Monday
$86.96–$434.78
LOT
Website
5h 10m
Every day
$108.70–$326.09
Bus operators
Found: 4
FlixBus
Website
Citylines
Website
Slovak Lines
Website
Karat-S
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h
Once daily
$16.30–$23.91
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Citylines
Website
11h 30m
3 times a week
$34.78–$46.74
+3590885700870
+3590885700870
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Slovak Lines
Website
50 min
Every 4 hours
$7.07–$9.24
+421 2 55 422 734
+421 2 55 422 734
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Karat-S
Website
11h 30m
3 times a week
$86.96–$130.43
+359 2 8120810
+359 2 8120810
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 4
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
Romanian Railways (CFR)
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Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
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Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
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Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
3h 49m
Every 4 hours
$11.96–$14.13
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
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Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
3h 30m
Once daily
$10.87–$14.13
0219521
0219521
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Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
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5h 5m
Once daily
$5.98–$10.33
+35929311111
+35929311111
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Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Website
3h 10m
Every 4 hours
$10.33–$15.22
+421 24 48 58 188
+421 24 48 58 188
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Banská Bystrica?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Banská Bystrica is to bus which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 18h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Banská Bystrica?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Banská Bystrica is to fly and night bus which takes 8h 53m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Banská Bystrica?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Banská Bystrica. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Banská Bystrica via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Banská Bystrica?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Banská Bystrica. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Banska Bystrica Mesto via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, Kosice and Zvolen Osobna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 59m.

How far is it from Sofia to Banská Bystrica?

The distance between Sofia and Banská Bystrica is 832 km. The road distance is 943.2 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Banská Bystrica without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Banská Bystrica without a car is to bus and night bus which takes 15h 30m and costs $51.09 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Banská Bystrica?

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Sofia to Banská Bystrica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Banská Bystrica bus from?

Sofia to Banská Bystrica bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Banská Bystrica train from?

Sofia to Banská Bystrica train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Train or bus from Sofia to Banská Bystrica?

The best way to get from Sofia to Banská Bystrica is to train which takes 33h 59m and costs $92.39 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 18h 41m.

Where does the Sofia to Banská Bystrica bus arrive?

Sofia to Banská Bystrica bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Budapest Nepliget Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Banská Bystrica?

Banská Bystrica is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 09:49 in Sofia and 08:49 in Banská Bystrica.

Where does the Sofia to Banská Bystrica train arrive?

Sofia to Banská Bystrica train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Banská Bystrica?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Banská Bystrica is 943 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Sofia to Banská Bystrica.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Banská Bystrica?

Book your Sofia to Banská Bystrica bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Banská Bystrica?

There are 605+ hotels available in Banská Bystrica. Prices start at $58.33 per night.
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