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

The cheapest way to get from Meteora to Bansko is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meteora to Bansko is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $90 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Meteora and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Meteora to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Kalampáka and arriving at Bansko via Trikala, Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Serres and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Meteora to Bansko?

The distance between Meteora and Bansko is 496 km. The road distance is 441.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Meteora to Bansko without a car is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Meteora to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meteora to Bansko bus from?

Meteora to Bansko bus services, operated by KTEL Trikala, depart from Trikala station.

Where does the Meteora to Bansko bus arrive?

Meteora to Bansko bus services, operated by KTEL Trikala, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

Can I drive from Meteora to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Meteora to Bansko is 441 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Meteora to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 208+ hotels available in Bansko.

Meteora to Bansko - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Meteora to Bansko by bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Trikala to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
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
9h 41m
$41–60
Drive 441.4 km
1. Drive from Meteora to Banskocar 441.4 km
5h 15m
$93–134
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalosbus
2. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to Thessalonikitrain Ic
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain Re
4. Drive from Rodopolis to Banskocar
9h 42m
$51–76
Bus via Dráma
1. Take the bus from Trikala to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Dramabus
3. Take the bus from Drama to Banskobus
10h 53m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Meteora to Thessaloníki Aristotelous Squarebus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
11h 21m
$84–99

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Meteora to Bansko.

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Distance: 495.6 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Meteora, Greece and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Kalampáka to Bansko via Trikala, Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Serres, and Blagoevgrad in around 9h 41m.

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