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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bansko is to bus which costs $130 - $190 and takes 34h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $80 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bansko station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Bansko New Station via Niš, Autobuska Stanica and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Bansko?

The distance between Basel and Bansko is 1528 km. The road distance is 1783.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bansko without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 12m and costs $190 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Basel to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bansko bus from?

Basel to Bansko bus services, operated by Optop Travel, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Basel to Bansko bus arrive?

Basel to Bansko bus services, operated by Optop Travel, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 1:26 AM in Basel and 2:26 AM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Basel to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bansko is 1784 km. It takes approximately 18h 33m to drive from Basel to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1232+ hotels available in Bansko.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Bansko by plane, bus, 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.

Fly from Basel, bus
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
8h 3m
$83–275
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Padovatrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Padova to Blagoevgradbus
5. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
28h 12m
$196–625
Drive 1,783.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Banskocar 1,783.6 km
18h 33m
$360–520
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
9h 11m
$150–377
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bansko New Stationbus
31h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus
34h 32m
$138–181

Basel to Bansko by train and bus

2Weekly Services

28h 12mAverage Duration

$196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,528.4 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bansko New Station via Niš, Autobuska Stanica, Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 31h 30m.

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