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

The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Balchik is to bus via Plovdiv which costs $26 - $50 and takes 13h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bansko to Balchik is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs $85 - $130.

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 and arriving at Balchik via Sofia - Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Bansko to Balchik?

The distance between Bansko and Balchik is 565 km. The road distance is 540.3 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 10h 33m 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 Municipality of Bansko, depart from Bansko station.

Train or bus from Bansko to Balchik?

The best way to get from Bansko to Balchik is to bus which takes 12h 17m and costs $25 - $70. 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 Municipality of Bansko, arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Bansko to Balchik?

Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Balchik is 540 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Bansko to Balchik.

Where can I stay near Balchik?

There are 128+ hotels available in Balchik.

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Southbus
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Varnatrain 8631 / ...
10h 33m
$97–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia - Central Bus Station to Balchikbus
12h 17m
$25–68
Drive 540.3 km
1. Drive from Bansko to Balchikcar 540.3 km
6h 50m
$86–123
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Sofiabus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane SOF - VAR
6h 55m
$153–275
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
$26–46

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bansko to Balchik.

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Distance: 564.5 km
Duration: 10h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Bansko to Balchik via Sofia and Sofia - Central Bus Station in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bansko to Balchik via Septemvri, Varna, and Varna in around 12h 26m.

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