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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bansko is to train and fly and bus which costs $95 - $280 and takes 12h 22m.

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 8h 40m and costs $110 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Bansko via Verona Porta Nuova and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bansko?

The distance between Lyon and Bansko is 1683 km. The road distance is 1960.9 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 2m and costs $210 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m 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 FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where does the Lyon to Bansko bus arrive?

Lyon to Bansko bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 2:48 AM in Lyon and 3:48 AM 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 1241+ hotels available in Bansko.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Bansko by plane, bus, train, or car

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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LYS - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
8h 40m
$118–279
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TRN - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
12h 22m
$96–277
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 2m
$211–291
Drive 1,960.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Banskocar 1,960.9 km
19h
$352–508
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 20m
$176–221
Bus via Verona
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Veronabus
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Blagoevgradbus
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
31h 5m
$161–199
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 Central Bus Station to Bansko New Stationbus
42h 44m
$315–371

Lyon to Bansko by train and bus

1Weekly Services

30h 20mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,682.5 km
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Lyon to Bansko via Verona, Verona Porta Nuova, and Blagoevgrad in around 31h 5m.

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