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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bansko is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 33h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 8h 9m and costs $95 - $380.

How far is it from Cologne to Bansko?

The distance between Cologne and Bansko is 1714 km. The road distance is 1998.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bansko without a car is to train and bus via Nuremberg which takes 28h 16m and costs $150 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Cologne to Bansko, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 6:53 PM in Cologne and 7:53 PM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bansko is 1998 km. It takes approximately 18h 3m to drive from Cologne to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Bansko.

Cologne to Bansko - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Bansko by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CGN - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
8h 9m
$99–371
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
33h 7m
$91–144
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Vinica
3. Drive from Vinica to Bansko
21h 44m
Drive 1,998.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bansko1,998.2 km
18h 3m
$330–476
Train to Frankfurt, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)FRA - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
8h 34m
$140–371
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)DTM - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
9h 39m
$99–428
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlo
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)EIN - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
11h 22m
$108–464
Train, bus via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
28h 16m
$157–280
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
34h 53m
$157–281
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bansko
17h 20m
$327–1,530

Cologne to Bansko by train, foot, and bus

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28h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,713.8 km
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bansko via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal, Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, and Sofia in around 33h 7m.

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