What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bansko?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bansko is to train and bus which costs $17 - $28 and takes 15h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bansko?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bansko is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Yenikapı Sahil and arriving at Bansko via Istanbul Esenler and Plovdiv South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Bansko?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Bansko is 567 km. The road distance is 555.2 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Bansko without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bansko without a car is to bus which takes 10h 34m and costs $30 - $34.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Bansko?

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Istanbul (State) to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Bansko bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Bansko bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.

Train or bus from Istanbul (State) to Bansko?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bansko is to bus which takes 10h 34m and costs $30 - $34. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Bansko bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Bansko bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Plovdiv station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 2:51 AM in Istanbul (State) and 1:51 AM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Bansko is 555 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1264+ hotels available in Bansko.

Istanbul (State) to Bansko - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Bansko by bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Bansko
10h 34m
$31–34
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Bansko
15h 53m
$18–28
Drive 555.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Bansko555.2 km
6h 7m
$88–127
Fly from Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)IST - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
7h 45m
$102–266
Bus via Kavála
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Kavala Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
12h 58m
Train
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to BelovoRe
3. Take the train from Avramovo to BanskoRe
16h 40m
$39–56
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)SAW - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
7h 24m
$133–231

Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul (State) to Bansko.

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Distance: 567.4 km
Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Yenikapı Sahil to Bansko via Çatladıkapı, Istanbul Esenler, and Plovdiv South in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Bansko via Halkalı, Plovdiv, Belovo, and Avramovo in around 16h 40m.

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