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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Bansko is to bus via Deák Ferenc tér which costs $55 - $90 and takes 16h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $55 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Bansko via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.

How far is it from Budapest to Bansko?

The distance between Budapest and Bansko is 801 km. The road distance is 898.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Bansko without a car is to bus via Deák Ferenc tér which takes 16h 43m and costs $55 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Budapest to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Bansko bus from?

Budapest to Bansko bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Budapest to Bansko bus arrive?

Budapest to Bansko bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 12:53 AM in Budapest and 1:53 AM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Budapest to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Bansko is 899 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Budapest to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Bansko.

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

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

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

Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BUD - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
7h 25m
$59–197
Bus via Deák Ferenc tér
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
16h 43m
$57–85
Drive 898.9 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Banskocar 898.9 km
8h 46m
$157–227
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd Centar to Sofia Airportshuttle
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko Gondolabus
15h 21m
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VIE - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
9h 56m
$76–255
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane BUD - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
10h 39m
$68–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofiabus N982
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
17h 33m
$79–114

Budapest to Bansko by subway and bus

3Weekly Services

16h 43mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 801.3 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a subway from Deák Ferenc tér to Bansko via Népliget, Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, Sofia Serdica Bus Station, and Sofia in around 16h 43m.

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