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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Bansko is to fly and bus which costs $100 - $410 and takes 21h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $95 - $300.

How far is it from Cork to Bansko?

The distance between Cork and Bansko is 2761 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Bansko without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 18h and costs $230 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 11h 34m to get from Cork to Bansko, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cork and Bansko?

Bansko is 2h ahead of Cork. It is currently 9:59 AM in Cork and 11:59 AM in Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 205+ hotels available in Bansko.

Cork to Bansko - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Bansko by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Cork Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ORK - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
11h 34m
$99–296
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane KIR - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
15h 20m
$79–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walkbus
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Linz/Donaubus
4. Take the bus from Linz to Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus
3d 18h
$230–465
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Banskocar
2d
$513–1,254
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SNN - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
16h 29m
$101–240
Fly Cork Airport to Plovdiv Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane ORK - PDV
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Banskobus
23h 29m
$147–451
Fly Cork Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ORK - 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
21h 34m
$103–401

Cork Airport (ORK) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

4Weekly Planes

9h 16mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,761 km
Duration: 11h 34m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bansko via Bachelors Walk, Aston Quay, Navan Road Station, Dublin, Rădăuți, Linz/Donau, Linz, Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 3d 18h.

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