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 - $200 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 - $300.

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 46m 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 11:38 AM in Bern and 12:38 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 20m to drive from Bern to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1276+ hotels available in Bansko.

Bern to Bansko - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 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 to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)ZRH - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
9h
$136–299
Train to Basel, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BSL - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
9h 5m
$88–292
Train, bus via Padova
1. Take the train from Bern to BrigIc8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to PadovaEc
3. Take the bus from Padova to Blagoevgrad
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
27h 46m
$243–360
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bansko
17h 37m
$405–573
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)ZRH - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serres
4. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal
5. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
12h 4m
$155–348
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
29h 20m
$119–194
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
34h 24m
$174–254
Drive 1,813.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Bansko1,813.8 km
18h 20m
$366–529

Bern to Bansko by train and bus

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27h 46mAverage Duration

$243Cheapest 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 46m.

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