What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Bansko?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Bansko is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 13h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Bansko?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $80 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Bansko via Kavala Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Athens to Bansko?

The distance between Athens and Bansko is 725 km. The road distance is 685.1 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Bansko without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Bansko without a car is to bus via Kavála which takes 10h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Bansko?

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Athens to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Bansko bus from?

Athens to Bansko bus services, operated by KTEL Kavalas, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Bansko bus arrive?

Athens to Bansko bus services, operated by KTEL Kavalas, arrive at Kavala station.

Can I drive from Athens to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Bansko is 685 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Athens to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Bansko.

Athens to Bansko - 10 ways to travel via train, car, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Bansko by train, car, bus, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to RodopolisRe
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Bansko
9h 45m
$61–90
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
11h 54m
$38–64
Bus via Kavála
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kavala
2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
10h 25m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to KavalaBsf
2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
29h 54m
Drive 685.1 km
1. Drive from Athens to Bansko685.1 km
8h 9m
$144–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Blagoevgrad Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
13h 12m
$38–56
Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)ATH - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
7h 27m
$85–201
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)ATH - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serres
3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
9h 1m
$79–180
Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)ATH - AXD
2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Kavala Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
9h 53m
Fly to Kavala International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kavala International Airport (KVA)ATH - KVA
2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
9h 29m

Athens to Bansko by train and bus

14Weekly Services

11h 54mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724.9 km
Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Bansko via Kavala Central Bus Station in around 10h 25m.

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