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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bansko is to fly and bus which costs $95 - $220 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $95 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bansko via London Victoria, Buchurest, Ruse Central Bus Station and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bansko?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bansko is 2588 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bansko without a car is to train and night train and taxi which takes 2 days 3h and costs $550 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bansko bus from?

Edinburgh to Bansko bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bansko bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bansko bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Bansko?

Bansko is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 10:08 AM in Edinburgh and 12:08 PM in Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Bansko.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bansko by plane, bus, train, car, night train, taxi, car train, busferry, 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 from Edinburgh Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)EDI - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
9h 32m
$97–213
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart HbfTgv
4. Take the bus from Stuttgart Hbf to Vinica
5. Drive from Vinica to Bansko
31h 31m
Train, night train, taxi
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagora
6. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Belovo
7. Take the taxi from Belovo to Bansko
2d 3h
$595–1,328
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bansko
30h 22m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)GLA - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
12h 10m
$138–341
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
46h 59m
$271–703
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
4. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
2d 3h
$218–307
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Motru
3. Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
4. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia
5. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
2d 12h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bansko
31h 29m
$616–911

Edinburgh to Bansko by train and bus

2Weekly Services

46h 59mAverage Duration

$271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,588.3 km
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bansko via London Victoria, Bucharest, Buchurest, Ruse Central Bus Station, and Sofia in around 2d 3h.

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