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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bansko is to fly and bus which costs $95 - $270 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 10h 2m and costs $95 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Bansko via Verona Porta Nuova and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 34m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bansko?

The distance between Lyon and Bansko is 1684 km. The road distance is 1961 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Bansko without a car is to train and bus via Padova which takes 28h 8m and costs $200 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Lyon to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bansko bus from?

Lyon to Bansko bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Bansko bus arrive?

Lyon to Bansko bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Verona - Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 11:30 AM in Lyon and 12:30 PM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bansko is 1961 km. It takes approximately 19h to drive from Lyon to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1350+ hotels available in Bansko.

Lyon to Bansko - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon 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 to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LYS - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
10h 2m
$95–262
Train, bus via Padova
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Padovatrain
3. Take the bus from Padova to Blagoevgradbus
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
28h 8m
$203–288
Drive 1,961 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Banskocar 1,961 km
19h
$352–508
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane LYS - 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
13h 31m
$130–301
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Blagoevgradbus
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
30h 26m
$173–218
Bus via Verona
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Verona - Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Blagoevgradbus
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
31h 34m
$152–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Ibis Hotel to Nisbus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
42h 15m
$313–547
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Banskocar
20h 53m
$449–636

Lyon to Bansko by train and bus

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30h 26mAverage Duration

$173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,683.6 km
Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bansko via Verona - Bus Stop, Verona Porta Nuova, and Blagoevgrad in around 31h 34m.

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