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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bansko is to bus via Kumanovo which costs $95 - $150 and takes 28h 33m.

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 8h 52m and costs $160 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Bansko via Kumanovo, Kyustendil, Dupnitsa and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 33m.

How far is it from Bern to Bansko?

The distance between Bern and Bansko is 1570 km. The road distance is 1815.2 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 28h 27m and costs $230 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Bern to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bansko bus from?

Bern to Bansko bus services, operated by Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, depart from Bern station.

Where does the Bern to Bansko bus arrive?

Bern to Bansko bus services, operated by Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Bern and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Bern. It is currently 8:07 PM in Bern and 9:07 PM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Bern to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Bansko is 1815 km. It takes approximately 18h 32m to drive from Bern to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 212+ hotels available in Bansko.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Bansko by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, 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
8h 52m
$162–412
Bus via Kumanovo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Kyustendilbus
3. Take the bus from Kyustendil to Dupnitsabus
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
28h 33m
$95–141
Train, bus via Padova
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Ec
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 27m
$234–455
Drive 1,815.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Banskocar 1,815.2 km
18h 32m
$366–529
Train to Basel, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
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 9m
$125–396
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ZRH - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus
4. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
5. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
11h 55m
$176–416
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern, Hauptbahnhof 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
33h 47m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus
34h 31m
$183–251

Bern to Bansko by train and bus

2Weekly Services

28h 27mAverage Duration

$234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,570.1 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Bern to Bansko via Kumanovo, Kyustendil, Dupnitsa, and Blagoevgrad in around 28h 33m.

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