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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Bansko is to fly and bus which costs $75 - $210 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 9h 27m and costs $75 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Bansko. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Bansko via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Praha, ÚAN Florenc and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Dublin to Bansko?

The distance between Dublin and Bansko is 2660 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Bansko without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 42h 30m and costs $140 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Dublin to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Bansko bus from?

Dublin to Bansko bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Bansko bus arrive?

Dublin to Bansko bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Bansko?

Bansko is 2h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 10:00 PM in Dublin and 12:00 AM in Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1277+ hotels available in Bansko.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Bansko by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, car ferry, or busferry

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

Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DUB - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
9h 27m
$76–203
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus
42h 30m
$149–267
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Banskocar
47h 28m
$760–1,243
Fly to Plovdiv Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane DUB - PDV
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Banskobus
15h 7m
$99–438
Ferry, train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Motrubusferry
4. Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
5. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofiabus
6. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bansko New Stationbus
2d 17h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
5. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus
2d 17h
Ferry, train, bus via Paris
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
3. Take the bus from Saint-Denis to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
5. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus
2d 18h

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

19Weekly Planes

6h 16mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Bansko.

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Distance: 2,659.8 km
Duration: 9h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Bansko. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop, then take the bus to Bansko New Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Bansko via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest Obor, Gara Obor, Gara de Nord, Bucharest, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 42h 30m.

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