The average train between Bansko and Peshtera takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Bansko to Peshtera. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bansko and Peshtera. The earliest departure is at 10:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bansko is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Peshtera at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Septemvri and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bansko to Peshtera. However, there are services departing from Bansko station and arriving at Peshtera station via Septemvri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Bansko to Peshtera train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bansko station.
Bansko to Peshtera train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Septemvri station.
The distance between Bansko and Peshtera is 71 km. The road distance is 222 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Bansko to Septemvri every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 4h 35m.