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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Bansko is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 25h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Bansko is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 47m and costs $85 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Goethestraße and arriving at Bansko via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 23m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Bansko?

The distance between Leipzig and Bansko is 1470 km. The road distance is 1617.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bansko without a car is to bus which takes 25h 23m and costs $70 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 11h 57m to get from Leipzig to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bansko bus from?

Leipzig to Bansko bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, depart from Leipzig Goethestraße station.

Where does the Leipzig to Bansko bus arrive?

Leipzig to Bansko bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Leipzig. It is currently 7:30 PM in Leipzig and 8:30 PM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Bansko is 1618 km. It takes approximately 16h 45m to drive from Leipzig to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Bansko.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LEJ - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
11h 57m
$161–372
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Sofia Serdica Bus StationRacic Eurobus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
25h 23m
$74–109
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to München Hbf28 / ...
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Vinica
3. Drive from Vinica to Bansko
20h 33m
Drive 1,617.6 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Bansko1,617.6 km
16h 45m
$267–385
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuz
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BER - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
9h 47m
$87–354
Train to Dresden Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)DRS - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
11h 27m
$163–403
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)PRG - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
11h 47m
$117–346
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz HbfRe
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
28h 32m
$118–168
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Leipzig to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bansko
18h 8m
$366–1,337

Leipzig to Bansko by bus

4Weekly Buses

25h 23mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,470.4 km
Duration: 11h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Bansko via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Sofia in around 25h 23m.

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