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

The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Budapest is to bus via Sofia which costs 21 000 Ft - 29 000 Ft and takes 15h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bansko to Budapest is to bus and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs 20 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Bansko and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Bansko to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Bansko Gondola and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.

How far is it from Bansko to Budapest?

The distance between Bansko and Budapest is 798 km. The road distance is 898.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bansko to Budapest without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 15h 11m and costs 21 000 Ft - 29 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Bansko to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bansko to Budapest bus from?

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

Where does the Bansko to Budapest bus arrive?

Bansko to Budapest bus services, operated by Traventuria, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bansko and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Bansko. It is currently 5:06 PM in Bansko and 4:06 PM in Budapest.

Can I drive from Bansko to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Budapest is 898 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Bansko to Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6774+ hotels available in Budapest.

Bansko to Budapest - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bansko to Budapest by bus, plane, car, or train

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Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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1. Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane SOF - BUD
6h 15m
Ft 20,352–63,737
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus Traventuria 13637 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest Nepliget Bus Stationbus Citylines 57 / ...
15h 11m
Ft 20,999–28,612
Drive 898.3 km
1. Drive from Bansko to Budapestcar 898.3 km
8h 45m
Ft 51,373–74,205
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SOF - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
9h 29m
Ft 24,752–96,437
Bus, bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane SKG - BUD
9h 56m
Ft 22,825–71,274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bansko Gondola to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Traventuria 81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N982
18h 21m
Ft 27,947–39,702
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Bansko Gondola to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatibus
19h 39m

Bansko to Budapest by bus and subway

3Weekly Services

15h 11mAverage Duration

Ft 20,999Cheapest Price

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Distance: 797.9 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Bansko, Bulgaria and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a bus from Bansko New Station to Deák Ferenc tér via Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad, Sofia - Ovcha Kupel, Sofia, Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, and Népliget in around 15h 11m.

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