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Nine ways to Travel from Podgorica to Bansko

Composite routes from Podgorica to Bansko

Cheapest
8 h 23 min
Car
577 km.
from $31
Other
8 h 23 min
Rideshare
577 km.
from $7.53
10 h 54 min
Train, Bus
352 km.
from $134.91
19 h 5 min
354 km.
from $92.67
10 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
353 km.
from $185.67
13 h 5 min
354 km.
from $79.74
20 h 7 min
354 km.
from $110.90
13 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
353 km.
from $205.16
13 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
353 km.
from $144.98

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Podgorica Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$60.98–$304.89

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Tivat Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$431.92–$584.37

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Podgorica Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$825.74
Plane from Tivat Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$279.48–$635.18
Plane from Podgorica Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.96–$762.22

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Podgorica Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$107.98–$381.11

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Podgorica Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$266.78–$1,143.33
Plane from Tivat Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.48–$825.74
Plane from Podgorica Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.48–$762.22

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Podgorica Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$508.15
Plane from Tivat Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$533.55
Plane from Podgorica Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.68–$393.81

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$15.24
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$12.70

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$36.84

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:
$31.76–$41.92
Bus from Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.03–$44.46

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Email:
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.23

Jadran Ekspres

Phone:
+381648892600
Email:
Website:
jadranekspres.info/
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.18

Royal Travel Cetinje

Phone:
+382 69 294 654
Email:
Website:
busticket4.me/EN/carriers/details/Royal-Travel/261
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$47.00

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Email:
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.68–$35.57
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.97–$24.14

Vardar Express

Phone:
+389 2 2566668
Email:
Website:
vardarexpress.com
Bus from Sutomore, Autobuska stanica to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.78
Bus from Sutomore, Autobuska stanica to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.78

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Kumanovo to Kyustendil
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$25.41
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.33–$27.95

Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola

Phone:
+389 47 231 192
Email:
Website:
transkop.mk/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.92

Makedonija Soobrakaj AD

Phone:
+389(0)2 24 02 388
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/makedonijasoobrakaj/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$33.03

Bozur

Phone:
+382 20 633 807
Email:
Website:
bozur.net/me/
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.06–$26.68

Adriatic Travel

Phone:
+382 067 408 570
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/p/Adriatic-Travel-100063542284923/
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.92

4. Decembar

Phone:
+382 69087824
Website:
getbybus.com/en/4-decembar
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.92

Dangradprevoz Keković

Phone:
+382 68 013 931
Email:
Website:
polazak.com/en/Dangradprevoz-Kekovic/operator/
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.11

Autoprevoz Zaton

Phone:
+38569016430
Email:
Website:
getbybus.com/en/autoprevoz-zaton
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.40

DUGA d.o.o.

Phone:
(+381) 015/273-840
Email:
Website:
duga.rs/
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily

Vot Turist

Phone:
+382 69 314 787
Website:
busticket4.me/en/carriers/details/Vot-Turist/127
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily

Drum

Email:
Website:
new.busticket4.me/EN/carriers/details/Doo-Drum-Cg/707
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.28

Euro Line Travel

Phone:
+382 68 155 199
Email:
Website:
getbybus.com/en/euroline-travel
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.40

Krivokapic Turs

Phone:
+382 69 514 519
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/krivokapictours/?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.40

Ellit Express

Phone:
069 222 288
Email:
Website:
busticket4.me/EN/carriers/details/Ellit-Express/77
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.40

Alo Experss

Phone:
+382 20 624 343
Email:
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.40

Gardasevic

Phone:
040 214 382
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/gardasevictravel?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.46–$6.99

Maestral

Phone:
+381 021 4721244
Email:
Website:
maestral.co.rs/
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily

Express Tours

Phone:
+381 68 109 090
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/expresstourstravelagency?fref=ts
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.66

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:
$7.62–$11.43
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$11.43–$16.51

Municipality of Bansko

Phone:
0879230075
Website:
bansko.net/
Bus from Sofia to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.99–$10.80

BG Razpisanie

Email:
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Sofia to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.62–$10.16

Rule Turs

Phone:
+389 2 240 2528
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/RuleTursSk
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.58

Ganiz Ekskluziv

Phone:
+389 71 77 55 29
Email:
Website:
ganicekskluziv.mk/en/
Bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.18

Train operators

Railways of Montenegro (ŽPCG)

Phone:
+382 20 441 197
Email:
Website:
zcg-prevoz.me/
Train from Podgorica to Sutomore
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.29–$6.10

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:
+389 (2) 3 164 255
Email:
Website:
mzt.mk/?lang=mk
Train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Kočani
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$9.53–$33.03

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Podgorica to Bansko is to bus which costs $50 - $86.96 and takes 19h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Podgorica to Bansko is to drive which takes 8h 18m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Podgorica and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Podgorica station to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Podgorica , Bus station and arriving at Bansko via Sutomore, Autobuska stanica, Kumanovo, Kyustendil, Dupnitsa and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Podgorica to Bansko?

The distance between Podgorica and Bansko is 677 km. The road distance is 599.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Podgorica to Bansko without a car is to bus via Kyustendil which takes 13h 5m and costs $70.65 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Podgorica to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Podgorica to Bansko bus from?

Podgorica to Bansko bus services, operated by Vardar Express, depart from Sutomore, Autobuska stanica station.

Where does the Podgorica to Bansko bus arrive?

Podgorica to Bansko bus services, operated by Vardar Express, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Podgorica and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Podgorica. It is currently 02:34 in Podgorica and 03:34 in Bansko.

Can I drive from Podgorica to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Podgorica to Bansko is 599 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Podgorica 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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