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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bansko is to train and bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 29h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Bansko is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h and costs $130 - $280.

How far is it from Bern to Bansko?

The distance between Bern and Bansko is 1570 km. The road distance is 1813.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Bansko without a car is to train and bus via Padova which takes 27h 50m and costs $240 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Bern to Bansko, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bern and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Bern. It is currently 9:05 PM in Bern and 10:05 PM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Bern to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Bansko is 1814 km. It takes approximately 18h 31m to drive from Bern to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1302+ hotels available in Bansko.

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

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

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

Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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
$137–277
Train to Basel, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
9h 5m
$93–298
Train, bus via Padova
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Padovatrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Padova to Blagoevgradbus
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
27h 50m
$240–353
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Banskocar
17h 43m
$405–573
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
29h 20m
$114–189
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
34h 24m
$174–249
Drive 1,813.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Banskocar 1,813.8 km
18h 31m
$366–529

Bern to Bansko by train and bus

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27h 50mAverage Duration

$240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,570.1 km
Duration: 9h

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

There is no direct connection from Bern to Bansko. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop, then take the bus to Bansko New Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Bansko via Brig, Domodossola, Padova, Padova, and Blagoevgrad in around 27h 50m.

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