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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Bansko is to bus and fly which costs $60 - $270 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Bansko is to bus and fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $60 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Bansko via Vlore , station, Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 1m.

How far is it from Messina to Bansko?

The distance between Messina and Bansko is 1183 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Bansko without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Thessaloníki which takes 34h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Messina to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Bansko bus from?

Messina to Bansko bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Bansko bus arrive?

Messina to Bansko bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Messina and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 9:13 PM in Messina and 10:13 PM in Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1136+ hotels available in Bansko.

Messina to Bansko - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Bansko by bus, plane, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or train

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

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
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1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CTA - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
8h 40m
$61–270
Bus and ferry, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Thessaloníki
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
34h 1m
Ferry, drive, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Port Of Bari
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Durrës
4. Drive from Port Of Durres to Bansko
22h 38m
$218–323
Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.
3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Sofia Airport (SOF)SUF - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
9h 10m
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)CTA - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serres
4. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal
5. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
13h 14m
$125–289
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
36h 35m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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Distance: 1,183 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Bansko, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Bansko. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 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 vehicle from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Bansko via Vlorë, Vlore , station, Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop, and Blagoevgrad in around 34h 1m.

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