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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Bansko
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Buses per day
5
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 €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 5 buses that leave Sofia for Bansko on Tue, Nov 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 18 the direct buses cover the 96 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
On Tue, Nov 18 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.
Live departures
Sofia to Bansko bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Bansko buses for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5:30 PM София, (Sofia) | 2h41 | 8:11 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:30 PM София, (Sofia) | 2h47 | 8:17 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:45 PM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 2h36 | 8:21 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:45 PM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 2h26 | 8:11 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:45 PM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 2h32 | 8:17 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:55 PM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 2h16 | 8:11 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:55 PM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 2h26 | 8:21 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:55 PM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 2h22 | 8:17 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Bansko
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Buses from Sofia to Bansko run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:51. The fastest bus covers the 96 km distance in 2m.
Distance 96 km |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 2m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:51 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, Infobus, Traventuria, Union Ivkoni, BG Razpisanie from Sofia to BanskoYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Bansko with Ourbus, Infobus, Traventuria, Union Ivkoni, BG Razpisanie for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bansko, Bus Station, located 0.6 miles (964 m) away from the city centre.
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
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- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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