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Bansko, Bulgaria → Safranbolu, Turkey

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Six ways to Travel from Bansko to Safranbolu

Composite routes from Bansko to Safranbolu

Cheapest
10 h 33 min
Car
969 km.
from $53
Other
10 h 33 min
Rideshare
969 km.
from $12.64
26 h 2 min
Train, Bus
768 km.
from $46.34
22 h 26 min
768 km.
from $48.61
18 h 32 min
768 km.
from $44.57
21 h 22 min
768 km.
from $301.37

Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.34–$315.84

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.07–$303.21

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$252.67–$821.18

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$75.80–$290.57
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.17–$303.21

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zonguldak
Ave. Duration:
19h 18m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$113.70–$505.34
Plane from Sofia Airport to Kastamonu
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.02–$517.98
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.43–$391.64
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.42–$6.19
Train from Halkali to Gebze
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.76–$1.14
Train from Havalimanı Çaycuma to Karabük
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.40–$4.04

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bansko to Septemvri
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.67–$8.84
Train from Septemvri to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.66–$6.06
Train from Septemvri to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.84–$15.16

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.69–$31.58
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.32–$42.95

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.90–$18.95
Bus from Ankara bus station to Karabuk
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.37–$16.42

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Bansko Gondola to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.58–$42.95

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.27–$36.64

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Email:
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Karabük
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.55

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Alibeyköy to Safranbolu
Ave. Duration:
6h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$20.21
Bus from Gebze to Karabuk
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$29.06
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Safranbolu
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$21.48
Bus from Kastamonu to Safranbolu
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.48–$13.90

Has Turizm

Phone:
0850 755 04 27
Email:
Website:
hasturizm.com.tr/eng/
Bus from Ankara bus station to Karabuk
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.84–$12.00

Municipality of Bansko

Phone:
0879230075
Website:
bansko.net/
Bus from Bansko to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$10.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Safranbolu is to train and bus which costs $25 - $42.39 and takes 26h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bansko to Safranbolu is to drive which takes 10h 44m and costs $141.30 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Bansko and Safranbolu?

No, there is no direct bus from Bansko to Safranbolu. However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at Safranbolu via Plovdiv Bus Station South and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.

How far is it from Bansko to Safranbolu?

The distance between Bansko and Safranbolu is 1060 km. The road distance is 975 km.

How do I travel from Bansko to Safranbolu without a car?

The best way to get from Bansko to Safranbolu without a car is to bus and night bus which takes 17h 27m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 17h 27m to get from Bansko to Safranbolu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bansko to Safranbolu bus from?

Bansko to Safranbolu bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, depart from Bansko station.

Where does the Bansko to Safranbolu bus arrive?

Bansko to Safranbolu bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, arrive at Plovdiv South station.

What is the time difference between Bansko and Safranbolu?

Safranbolu is 1h ahead of Bansko. It is currently 16:26 in Bansko and 17:26 in Safranbolu.

Can I drive from Bansko to Safranbolu?

Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Safranbolu is 975 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Bansko to Safranbolu.

Where can I stay near Safranbolu?

There are 47+ hotels available in Safranbolu. Prices start at $1 per night.
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