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Budapest to Bansko

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Budapest, Hungary → Bansko, Bulgaria

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Seven ways to Travel from Budapest to Bansko

Composite routes from Budapest to Bansko

Cheapest
Other

Navigate from Budapest to Bansko

Continue onto Rákóczi út
1 km 554 m
Continue onto Deák Ferenc tér
11 m
Keep left
22 m
Turn sharp right onto Хаджи Кандид
114 m
Turn sharp left onto Симеон Молеров
13 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$318.44
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.77–$318.44
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$30.57–$445.82

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.38–$433.08

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$22.93–$343.92

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
13h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$108.27

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$15.29
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
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.76–$54.77

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
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

KTEL Serron

Phone:
+30 23210-22822
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 Sofia to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.83
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.80–$4.08

BG Razpisanie

Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Sofia to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.19
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.69–$4.59

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.90–$152.85

Patnicheski prevozi Blagoevgrad

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

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$42.03

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Bansko is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 17h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Bansko is to fly and night bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest station to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station and arriving at Bansko via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

How far is it from Budapest to Bansko?

The distance between Budapest and Bansko is 812 km. The road distance is 906.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Bansko without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 15h 35m and costs $41.30 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Budapest to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Bansko bus from?

Budapest to Bansko bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station.

Where does the Budapest to Bansko bus arrive?

Budapest to Bansko bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 12:58 in Budapest and 13:58 in Bansko.

Can I drive from Budapest to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Bansko is 907 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Budapest to Bansko.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Bansko?

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Where can I stay near Bansko?

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