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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Bansko is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 33h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $75 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Bansko via Nice Airport and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 44m.

How far is it from Nice to Bansko?

The distance between Nice and Bansko is 1491 km. The road distance is 1831.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Bansko without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 48m and costs $170 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Nice to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Bansko bus from?

Nice to Bansko bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Nice Airport station.

Where does the Nice to Bansko bus arrive?

Nice to Bansko bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Nice and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Nice. It is currently 12:50 PM in Nice and 1:50 PM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Nice to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Bansko is 1832 km. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from Nice to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1352+ hotels available in Bansko.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Nice 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane NCE - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
8h 18m
$79–225
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Padovatrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Padova to Blagoevgradbus
5. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
28h 48m
$173–308
Drive 1,831.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Banskocar 1,831.7 km
17h 35m
$329–474
Train, bus via Trieste
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
4. Take the bus from Trieste to Blagoevgradbus
5. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
30h 23m
$197–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
31h 44m
$108–186
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Nice to Beogradbus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
32h 34m
$120–200
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
33h 18m
$88–136

Nice to Bansko by train and bus

2Weekly Services

28h 48mAverage Duration

$173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,491.1 km
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Bansko via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice Airport, and Sofia in around 31h 44m.

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