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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Bansko
Cheapest price on Oct 05
€14
Average ticket price on Oct 05
€24
Fastest journey on Oct 05
2 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Oct 05
2 h 21 m
Buses on Oct 05
13
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Bansko is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Bansko will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
On Mon, Oct 05, we found 13 buses from Sofia to Bansko, including 13 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 05 the direct buses cover the 96 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Mon, Oct 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:45 AM3h05Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)12:50 PMBansko, Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers- 8:30 AM3h12Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)11:42 AMBansko, Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
- 11:25 AM3h10Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)2:35 PMBansko, Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
03:30 AM2h21Sofia5:51 AMBansko€221One-way0 transfers- 03:30 AM2h12Sofia5:42 AMBansko€221One-way0 transfers
- 03:30 AM2h01Sofia5:31 AMBansko€261One-way0 transfers
- 03:30 AM2h12Sofia5:42 AMBansko€221One-way0 transfers
- 03:30 AM2h21Sofia5:51 AMBansko€221One-way0 transfers
- 03:10 AM2h32Sofia5:42 AMBansko€281One-way0 transfers
- 03:10 AM2h41Sofia5:51 AMBansko€231One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Bansko
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Buses from Sofia to Bansko run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 96 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 96 km |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 9m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Live departures
Sofia to Bansko bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Bansko buses for today, Sunday, October 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:45 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 3h05 | 12:50 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:25 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 3h10 | 2:35 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, October 5 | |||||
| 0 | 3:00 AM Sofia | 2h51 | 5:51 AM Bansko | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:00 AM Sofia | 2h52 | 5:52 AM Bansko | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:00 AM Sofia | 2h42 | 5:42 AM Bansko | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:10 AM Sofia | 2h42 | 5:52 AM Bansko | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:10 AM Sofia | 2h41 | 5:51 AM Bansko | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:10 AM Sofia | 2h32 | 5:42 AM Bansko | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:30 AM Sofia | 2h50 | 6:20 AM Bansko | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:30 AM Sofia | 2h01 | 5:31 AM Bansko | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:30 AM Sofia | 2h21 | 5:51 AM Bansko | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:30 AM Sofia | 2h12 | 5:42 AM Bansko | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 3h12 | 11:42 AM Bansko, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Bansko
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Bansko by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bansko, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Bansko
Most Sofia to Bansko buses use the Sofia (София) to Bansko, Avtogara (Банско, Автогара) station pair. Use this guide to compare Sofia and Bansko bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Sofia station do buses to Bansko leave from?
Getting to Sofia (София) from Sofia city centre
Sofia (София) bus station facilities and services
Sofia (София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia (София). ATMs are aTM machines available onsite.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia (София).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia (София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia (София): Facilities are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Getting to Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) from Sofia city centre
Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) is 6 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) bus station facilities and services
Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София). ATMs are aTMs are available nearby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София): The station has basic accessibility.
Getting to Sofia, Sofia International Airport (T1) (София, Летище София (T1)) from Sofia city centre
Most popular bus connections from Sofia
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