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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sofia and Bansko takes 3h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sofia to Bansko. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 8m
Duration
150 km
Distance
$9
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Sofia to Bansko bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Sofia and Bansko. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Bansko at 4:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 56m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 56m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 56m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 56m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 56m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 56m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 56m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sofia to Bansko? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 150.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Bansko, Bulgaria?

BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bansko 4 times a day. Tickets cost $4–17 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Union Ivkoni also services this route 3 times a day.

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