Bansko to Sofia bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 53 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Bansko bus station at 01:00h, arriving at Sofia bus station at 03:03h the same day. While latest bus departs at 17:46h, arriving at 20:20h the same day.
11:13Sofia Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
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Bansko Gondola (Traventuria Ski)
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Bansko New Station (Train Station)
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Bansko Gondola (Traventuria Ski)
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Getting from Bansko and Sofia by bus
The shortest travel distance between Bansko and Sofia is 98 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 01:00 has a travel time of 02:02h.
The longest travel time on the route is 27:15h.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sofia earlier, there
are 8 night buses from Bansko to Sofia.
The overnight buses depart between 06:25 and 06:30 and arrive at 09:35
the same day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Sofia:
Bus companies operating the Bansko to Sofia route
There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 4 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.
Bus station in Bansko has earned an average score of 7.5 from our passengers, while the station in Sofia has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Bansko
You can see information about the departure station and stops Bansko here
Sofia
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Sofia here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $13 (One-Way)
or $26 (Return).
4 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Bansko to Sofia. The average rating is 7.7. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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It was easy to spot the bus at Bansko train station as it is not a very busy station and the bus was clearly labelled with the bus company name and logo. The bus came on time and arrived on time into sofia, allowing plenty of time to explore the city before dark in the summer...There are no phone/ device charging ports on board. So make sure to to be charged before you go!
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Bansko, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Sofia, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:
If you're traveling with a lot of luggage, or prefer the advantage of having door to door service, we also offer affordable private transfers from Bansko to Sofia starting from 206 $ where you are able to organize a
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