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

The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Athens is to bus and train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bansko to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €70 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Bansko and Athens?

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

How far is it from Bansko to Athens?

The distance between Bansko and Athens is 725 km. The road distance is 681.2 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Bansko to Athens bus from?

Bansko to Athens bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, depart from Bansko station.

Where does the Bansko to Athens bus arrive?

Bansko to Athens bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, arrive at Blagoevgrad station.

Can I drive from Bansko to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Athens is 681 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Bansko to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bansko to Athens?

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Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bansko to Athens by car, train, 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.

Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Bansko to Rodopolis
2. Take the train from Rodopolis to ThessalonikiRe
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
9h 45m
€52–80
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Blagoevgrad
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
11h 58m
€33–57
Bus via Kavála
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Kavala Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Kavala to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
10h 25m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Kavala Central Bus Station
2. Take the ferry from Kavala to Port of PiraeusBsf
29h 39m
Drive 681.2 km
1. Drive from Bansko to Athens681.2 km
8h 18m
€122–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Blagoevgrad
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Athens LagoumitziN983
12h 50m
€57–84
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)SOF - ATH
6h 21m
€71–176
Bus, bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Blagoevgrad
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
3. Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
4. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)SKG - ATH
8h 22m
€69–153
Bus, bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Drama
2. Take the bus from Drama to Alexandroupoli Port
3. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)AXD - ATH
9h 39m
Bus to Kavala International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Kavala Central Bus Station
2. Fly from Kavala International Airport (KVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)KVA - ATH
8h 47m

Bansko to Athens by bus and train

14Weekly Services

11h 58mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 725.3 km
Duration: 9h 45m

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

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

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