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

The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Bucharest is to train and night train which costs $19 - $45 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bansko to Bucharest is to bus and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $130 - $320.

Is there a direct train between Bansko and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Bansko to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at Bucharest via Septemvri and Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

How far is it from Bansko to Bucharest?

The distance between Bansko and Bucharest is 565 km. The road distance is 531.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bansko to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 9h 17m and costs $48 - $54.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Bansko to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bansko to Bucharest train from?

Bansko to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bansko station.

Where does the Bansko to Bucharest train arrive?

Bansko to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Septemvri station.

Can I drive from Bansko to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Bucharest is 531 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Bansko to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 1027+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Bansko to Bucharest - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bansko to Bucharest by bus, train, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus Traventuria 13637 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus Sofia-Bucharest
9h 17m
$49–54
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bansko to Septemvritrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Septemvri to Stara Zagoratrain Ic
3. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to Bucharestnighttrain
12h 4m
$19–41
Drive 531.2 km
1. Drive from Bansko to Bucharestcar 531.2 km
6h 56m
$85–123
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SOF - OTP
6h 30m
$139–319
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from Bansko Gondola to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus Traventuria 13637 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus 983 / ...
10h 37m
$44–79
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane SOF - VAR
3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Bucharestshuttle
9h 18m
$359–564
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane SOF - BBU
11h 36m
$57–212
Bus, bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Blagoevgradbus
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SKG - OTP
9h 15m
$144–344
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Southbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Plovdiv to Bucharestshuttle
8h 41m
$286–399

Bansko to Bucharest by bus and tram

15Weekly Services

10h 37mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565.2 km
Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Bansko, Bulgaria and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a bus from Bansko New Station to Bucharest via Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad, Кв. Овча купел, Централна Гара, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 9h 17m.

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