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Eight ways to Travel from Sofia to Banská Bystrica

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Cheapest
By car (945 km)
9 h 54 min
945 km.
from $51
Other
Rideshare
9 h 54 min
945 km.
from $12.33
Bus, Plane (Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport)
8 h 53 min
745 km.
from $113.59
Bus, Plane (Fly to Košice International Airport)
14 h 23 min
745 km.
from $121.63
Train
33 h 59 min
745 km.
from $154.35
Bus, Plane (Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice)
11 h 33 min
745 km.
from $103.37
Bus, Train
11 h 37 min
744 km.
from $125.21
Bus
18 h 41 min
744 km.
from $139.74

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$271.74
Plane from Sofia Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$282.61
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$271.74

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65
Plane from Sofia Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Plane from Sofia Airport to Košice
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$597.83
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$434.78
Plane from Sofia Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$423.91

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09
Plane from Sofia Airport to Košice
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$380.43

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Banská
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Banská
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26
Bus from Sofia to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
14h 31m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$46.74

Slovak Lines

Phone:
+421 2 55 422 734
Email:
Website:
slovaklines.sk/sk/
Bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.24

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Kosice
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$14.13

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)

Phone:
+421 24 48 58 188
Email:
Website:
zssk.sk/en/
Train from Kosice to Zvolen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Vrutky
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13
Train from Vrutky to Banska
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.57

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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