Sofia to Bansko bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 50 daily bus departures available, including 10 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sofia at 02:58h, arriving at Bansko at 05:58h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 21:50h, arriving at 00:40h the following day.
02:58
Sofia Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
3h 0min
05:58Bansko New Station (Train Station)
Traventuria
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08:30
Sofia Central Bus Station
3h 12min
11:42Bansko New Station (Train Station)
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11:22
Sofia Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
2h 16min
13:38Bansko New Station (Train Station)
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11:22
Sofia Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
2h 22min
13:44Bansko Gondola (Traventuria Ski)
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11:50
Sofia Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
3h 20min
15:10Bansko New Station (Train Station)
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Traveling by coach from Sofia to Bansko
The shortest travel distance between Sofia and Bansko is 98 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 21:32 has a travel time of 02:15h.
The longest travel time on the route is 04:00h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bansko earlier, there
are 10 overnight coaches from Sofia to Bansko.
The overnight coaches depart between 21:30 and 21:50 and arrive between 00:11 and 00:50
the following day.
Bus companies operating the Sofia to Bansko route
There are 3 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 3 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.
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 tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £9 (One-Way)
or £18 (Return).
3 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Sofia to Bansko. The average rating is 7.1. You can read the reviews below.
These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
The bus it was clean, on time and good value for money...The lady that was on the bus screaming in bulgarian at us that did not want to let us in even if we had tickets online
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Sofia, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Bansko, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:
If you're travelling with a lot of luggage, or prefer the advantage of having door to door service, we also offer affordable private transfers from Sofia to Bansko starting from 153 £ where you are able to organise a
%entity% vehicle for your journey. You can see some of the transfer offers below.
Frequently asked questions
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