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

The cheapest way to get from Malta to Bansko is to fly and bus which costs $95 - $220 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malta to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $95 - $220.

How far is it from Malta to Bansko?

The distance between Malta and Bansko is 1250 km.

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

The best way to get from Malta to Bansko without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Larissa which takes 43h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Malta to Bansko, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Malta and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Malta. It is currently 11:53 PM in Malta and 12:53 AM in Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Bansko.

Malta to Bansko - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Malta to Bansko by plane, bus, or busferry

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)MLA - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
5h 30m
$95–220
Bus and ferry, bus via Larissa
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
2. Take the busferry from Scicli to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Larisa, Periphereiakos Stathmos Yperastikon Ktel
4. Take the bus from Larissa Niavis Restaurant Group to Blagoevgrad Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
43h 16m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
2. Take the busferry from Scicli to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Drama
5. Take the bus from Drama to Bansko
46h 43m

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

10Weekly Planes

2h 25mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,249.8 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Malta and Bansko, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Bansko. However, you can take the taxi to Malta-Airport-MLA airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop, then take the bus to Bansko New Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Bansko via Bombi 4, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Scicli, Vlorë, Vlore , station, Larisa, Periphereiakos Stathmos Yperastikon Ktel, Larissa Niavis Restaurant Group, and Blagoevgrad in around 43h 16m.

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