Sofia to Bansko Bus

Q: What is the distance between Sofia and Bansko?

The distance between these two places is a total of 158 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Sofia and Bansko?

The average travel time between the stations is 03:27 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Sofia to Bansko?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €10. Some routes also offer various discounts, so you can click on a route in the search results and all discounts will be visible there.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Sofia to Bansko?

The average number of daily departures is 29. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Sofia to Bansko?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Sofia to Bansko?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Sofia to Bansko Bansko to Sofia

Sofia to Bansko bus is a popular way of traveling. We found up to 29 bus departures, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sofia at 08:30h, arriving to Bansko at 11:42h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:30h, arriving at 00:40h the same day.

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Sofia to Bansko:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

10:30 Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral

2h 23min

12:53 Bansko Gondola (Traventuria Ski)

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from 22.73 HRK

Best offer on 01. Feb

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14:10 Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral

3h 49min

17:59 Bansko Gondola (Traventuria Ski)

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from 22.75 HRK

Best offer on 14. Dec

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09:45 Sofia Central Bus Station

3h 5min

12:50 Bansko Bus Station

from 10.8 HRK

Best offer on 07. Dec

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08:30 Sofia Central Bus Station

3h 12min

11:42 Bansko Bus Station

from 10.8 HRK

Best offer on 21. Dec

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17:30 Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral

2h 15min

19:45 Bansko Bus Station

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from 22.73 HRK

Best offer on 01. Jan

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Traveling by bus from Sofia to Bansko

The shortest travel distance between Sofia and Bansko is 158 km. The fastest bus which departs at 09:45 has a travel time of 02:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 04:39h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bansko earlier, there are 4 night buses from Sofia to Bansko. The overnight buses depart between 21:15 and 21:30 and arrive at the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Bansko:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

21:15 Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral

3h 25min

00:40 Bansko Bus Station

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 22.73 HRK

Best offer on 01. Feb

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21:15 Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral

3h 35min

00:50 Bansko Gondola (Traventuria Ski)

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 22.73 HRK

Best offer on 08. Feb

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21:30 Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral

3h 10min

00:40 Bansko Bus Station

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from 22.68 HRK

Best offer on 16. Jan

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21:30 Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral

3h 20min

00:50 Bansko Gondola (Traventuria Ski)

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 22.75 HRK

Best offer on 16. Jan

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Bus companies

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have been rated 5 times. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Traventuria

7.8

Union Ivkoni

6.7

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Sofia has not been rated yet. However, the bus station in Bansko has earned a score of 7.5 from our passengers. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.

Sofia

You can see information about the departure station and stops Sofia here

Bansko

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Bansko here

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €10 (One-Way) or €20 (Return).

Trip reviews from Sofia to Bansko

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5 like-minded travellers have taken the time to leave their thoughts and review their trip from Sofia to Bansko. The average rating based on recent reviews is 7.1. You can read a few of the user submitted reviews for the companies operating the route below.

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Other popular destinations from Sofia

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Sofia, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Sofia to Skopje

Sofia to Plovdiv

Sofia to Istanbul

Sofia to Thessaloniki

Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo

Other popular destinations from Bansko

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Bansko, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Bansko to Sofia (Airport)

Bansko to Blagoevgrad

Bansko to Gotse Delchev

Bansko to Simitli