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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bansko is to bus via Kumanovo which costs $110 - $130 and takes 30h 13m.

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 7m and costs $50 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Bansko via Kumanovo, Kyustendil, Dupnitsa and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 13m.

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 Würzburg which takes 29h 41m and costs $160 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Cologne to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bansko bus from?

Cologne to Bansko bus services, operated by Nasir Tours, depart from Cologne station.

Where does the Cologne to Bansko bus arrive?

Cologne to Bansko bus services, operated by Nasir Tours, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 11:54 PM in Cologne and 12:54 AM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bansko is 1998 km. It takes approximately 18h 5m to drive from Cologne to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1352+ hotels available in Bansko.

Cologne to Bansko - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 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)plane CGN - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
8h 7m
$54–275
Train, bus via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wurzburg Bismarckstrasse Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
29h 41m
$161–205
Drive 1,998.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Banskocar 1,998.2 km
18h 5m
$330–476
Train to Frankfurt, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
8h 39m
$149–330
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DTM - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
9h 38m
$85–449
Bus via Kumanovo
1. Take the bus from Cologne 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
30h 13m
$114–124
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
34h 58m
$153–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
37h 3m
$145–259
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Banskocar
17h 25m
$337–1,530

Cologne to Bansko by train and bus

1Weekly Services

29h 41mAverage Duration

$161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,713.8 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Cologne to Bansko via Kumanovo, Kyustendil, Dupnitsa, and Blagoevgrad in around 30h 13m.

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