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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Bansko is to fly and bus which costs $600 - $2,800 and takes 26h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 26h 44m and costs $600 - $2,800.

How far is it from Melbourne to Bansko?

The distance between Melbourne and Bansko is 15295 km.

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

It takes approximately 26h 44m to get from Melbourne to Bansko, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Bansko?

Bansko is 7h behind Melbourne. It is currently 2:23 AM in Melbourne and 7:23 PM in Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 209+ hotels available in Bansko.

Melbourne to Bansko - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Bansko by plane, bus, or shuttle

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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MEL - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
26h 44m
$634–2,740
Fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Istanbul (IST)plane MEL - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Banskobus
34h 4m
$549–1,552
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MEL - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Sofiashuttle
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus
34h 6m
$958–2,447
Fly to Kavala International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kavala International Airport (KVA)plane MEL - KVA
2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Banskobus
38h 36m
$790–951

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

13Weekly Planes

23h 5mAverage Duration

$483Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Bansko.

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Distance: 15,295.4 km
Duration: 26h 44m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Bansko, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Bansko. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, take the shuttle to Sofia, walk to Sofia Central Bus Station, then take the bus to Bansko.

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