Sofia to Bansko Bus

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Sofia to Bansko Route Summary

Sofia to Bansko bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 18 daily bus departures available, including 10 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sofia bus station at 08:30h, arriving at Bansko bus station at 11:42h the same day. While latest bus departs at 19:30h, arriving at 22:17h the same day.
Departure station and country SofiaBulgaria
Arrival station and country BanskoBulgaria
Travel Distance 158 km
Average Trip Duration 02h 40min
Total Departures 18
Popular Operators Traventuria, Union Ivkoni (Юнион Ивкони)
Lowest Price €10
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Sofia and Bansko by bus

The shortest travel distance between Sofia and Bansko is 158 km. The fastest bus which departs at 10:00 has a travel time of 02:08h. The longest travel time on the route is 03:12h. 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 Bansko earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Sofia to Bansko. The overnight bus departs at and arrives at the same day.

Bus companies operating the Sofia to Bansko route

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

8.4 Union Ivkoni (Юнион Ивкони)

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.
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  Sofia

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

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  Bansko

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


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €10 (One-Way) or €20 (Return).

Travel reviews for Sofia to Bansko bus

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5 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Sofia to Bansko. The average rating is 7.1. You can read the users' review of the bus company 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.
7.5 by ANONYMOUS
8.13 by IRINA
7.5 by ANONYMOUS
8.75 by THEODORA
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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 routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Private Transfers from Sofia to Bansko

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 Sofia to Bansko starting from 177 € where you are able to organize a %entity% vehicle for your journey. You can see some of the transfer offers below.


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