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Eight ways to Travel from Ankara to Bansko

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Cheapest
By car (1 009 km)
10 h 36 min
1009 km.
from $55
Other
Rideshare
10 h 36 min
1009 km.
from $13.16
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sofia Airport)
9 h 54 min
815 km.
from $163.29
Train, Bus
21 h 28 min
813 km.
from $29.90
Train, bus via Istanbul Airport (IST), Train, bus via Istanbul Airport (IST)
16 h 32 min
814 km.
from $59.26
Bus, Plane (Fly to International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia)
13 h 12 min
815 km.
from $209.57
Bus
17 h 47 min
813 km.
from $56.80
Bus via Istanbul
18 h 35 min
814 km.
from $50.85

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$445.85

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$318.46

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$61.15–$254.77

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$369.42
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$382.16

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$12.74

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$31.85

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$19.11

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:
$31.85–$42.04

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Ankara to Samandira
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$31.85

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 Plovdiv South to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.83

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ankara to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$28.02
Train from Ankara to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.01–$16.56
Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.33–$5.99

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$12.10
Train from Svilengrad to Belovo
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.73–$10.19
Train from Avramovo to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.29–$5.41

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Bansko is to train and bus which costs $15.22 - $28.26 and takes 21h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Bansko is to fly and night bus which takes 9h 54m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Bansko via Istanbul Samandira Tesis and Plovdiv South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.

How far is it from Ankara to Bansko?

The distance between Ankara and Bansko is 1056 km. The road distance is 1011.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ankara to Bansko without a car is to train and bus via Istanbul Airport (IST) which takes 16h 32m and costs $34.78 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Ankara to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Bansko bus from?

Ankara to Bansko bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Train, bus or fly from Ankara to Bansko?

The best way to get from Ankara to Bansko is to bus which takes 17h 47m and costs $29.35 - $53.26 . There are no good options to train or fly between Ankara to Bansko.

Where does the Ankara to Bansko bus arrive?

Ankara to Bansko bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Samandira Tesis station.

What is the time difference between Ankara and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h behind Ankara. It is currently 15:50 in Ankara and 14:50 in Bansko.

Can I drive from Ankara to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Bansko is 1012 km. It takes approximately 10h 46m to drive from Ankara 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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