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

The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Balchik is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 11h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bansko to Balchik is to bus and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $160 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Bansko and Balchik?

No, there is no direct bus from Bansko to Balchik. However, there are services departing from Bansko Gondola and arriving at Balchik kv. Levski via Sofia - Ovcha Kupel, Sofia Central Bus Station and Varna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Bansko to Balchik?

The distance between Bansko and Balchik is 574 km. The road distance is 540.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bansko to Balchik without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 33m and costs $95 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Bansko to Balchik, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bansko to Balchik bus from?

Bansko to Balchik bus services, operated by Traventuria, depart from Bansko Gondola station.

Train or bus from Bansko to Balchik?

The best way to get from Bansko to Balchik is to bus which takes 11h 29m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Bansko to Balchik bus arrive?

Bansko to Balchik bus services, operated by Traventuria, arrive at Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad.

Can I drive from Bansko to Balchik?

Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Balchik is 541 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Bansko to Balchik.

Where can I stay near Balchik?

There are 702+ hotels available in Balchik.

Bansko to Balchik - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bansko to Balchik by bus, plane, train, or car

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

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane SOF - VAR
5h 15m
$169–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bansko Gondola to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus
11h 29m
$34–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Southbus
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Varnatrain 8631 / ...
10h 33m
$97–149
Drive 540.6 km
1. Drive from Bansko to Balchikcar 540.6 km
6h 50m
$86–123
Train
1. Take the train from Bansko to Septemvritrain 1662 / ...
2. Take the train from Septemvri to Varnatrain 8651
12h 26m
$96–149
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Northbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus
13h 55m

Bansko to Balchik by bus

35Weekly Buses

11h 29mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bansko to Balchik.

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Distance: 574.5 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Bansko Gondola to Balchik kv. Levski via Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad, Sofia - Ovcha Kupel, Sofia, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Varna in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bansko to Balchik via Septemvri, Varna, and Varna in around 12h 26m.

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