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Athens to Bansko

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714 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from Athens to Bansko

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Cheapest
By car (714 km)
7 h 31 min
714 km.
from $39
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Rideshare
7 h 31 min
714 km.
from $9.31
Train
9 h 18 min
426 km.
from $85.76
Train, Bus
10 h 47 min
428 km.
from $56.70
Bus via Kavála
10 h 25 min
428 km.
from $5.43
Ferry, Bus
29 h 54 min
428 km.
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sofia Airport)
7 h 28 min
427 km.
from $144.32
Bus, Plane (Fly to International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia)
8 h 55 min
427 km.
from $109.05
Bus, Plane (Fly to Kavala International Airport)
9 h 29 min
427 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos)
11 h 4 min
427 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.65–$31.84

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$17.83
Bus from Piraeus Port Astiggos to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$53.50
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$12.74
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.10–$8.28

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$20.38

KTEL Kavalas

Phone:
+30 2510.222294
Email:
Website:
ktelkavalas.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$95.53
Bus from Alexandroupoli to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93

KTEL Evrou

Phone:
+30 25510 26479
Email:
Website:
ktelevrou.gr/
Bus from Alexandroupoli to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.84–$42.03

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Email:
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily

KTEL Serron

Phone:
+30 23210-22822
Email:
Website:
ktelserron.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serres
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.46
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56

Municipality of Bansko

Phone:
0879230075
Website:
bansko.net/
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.80–$4.08

BG Razpisanie

Email:
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.69–$4.59

Patnicheski prevozi Blagoevgrad

Phone:
073/88 40 09
Email:
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.32

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$369.40
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.64–$267.49
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.40–$140.12

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$369.40

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$292.97
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$203.80
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$121.01

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$34.39
Train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.71–$11.20

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
26h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$95.53–$191.07

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:
+30 210 89 19 800
Email:
Website:
hellenicseaways.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
25h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.53–$229.28

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Bansko is to bus which costs $30.43 - $52.17 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Bansko is to fly and night bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $86.96 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Bansko via Kavala Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Athens to Bansko?

The distance between Athens and Bansko is 725 km. The road distance is 714.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Bansko without a car is to bus via Kavála which takes 10h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Athens to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Bansko bus from?

Athens to Bansko bus services, operated by KTEL Kavalas, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Bansko bus arrive?

Athens to Bansko bus services, operated by KTEL Kavalas, arrive at Kavala station.

Can I drive from Athens to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Bansko is 715 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Athens to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Bansko. Prices start at $52.49 per night.
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