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

The cheapest way to get from Paphos to Bansko is to bus and fly which costs $60 - $240 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Paphos to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $110 - $260.

How far is it from Paphos to Bansko?

The distance between Paphos and Bansko is 1367 km.

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

The best way to get from Paphos to Bansko without a car is to bus and car ferry via Istanbul which takes 37h 55m and costs $140 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Paphos to Bansko, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1276+ hotels available in Bansko.

Paphos to Bansko - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car ferry, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Paphos to Bansko by plane, bus, car ferry, or ferry

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

Fly Paphos International Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Paphos International Airport (PFO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PFO - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
8h 10m
$111–252
Bus to Larnaca International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paphos Airport to Larnaca Airportbus
2. Fly from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LCA - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
11h
$62–234
Bus, car ferry via Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Pafos District Courthouse 1 to Dionysios Solomos Squarebus 26
2. Take the car ferry from Girne to Taşucucarferry
3. Take the bus from Taşucu to Esenler Otogarbus
4. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
5. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Banskobus
37h 55m
$147–387
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Pafos District Courthouse 1 to New Port - Passenger Buildingbus 56
2. Take the car ferry from Limassol to Port of Piraeuscarferry
3. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Blagoevgrad Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
2d
$90–229
Bus to Ercan International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Pafos District Courthouse 1 to Police Headquartersbus
2. Fly from Ercan International Airport (ECN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ECN - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
12h 3m
$228–310
Fly Paphos International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Paphos International Airport (PFO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane PFO - SKG
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
10h 54m
$105–261
Bus, car ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Pafos District Courthouse 1 to Dionysios Solomos Squarebus 26
2. Take the car ferry from Girne to Taşucucarferry
3. Take the bus from Taşucu to Esenler Otogarbus
4. Take the bus from Istanbul to Blagoevgradbus
5. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
39h 22m
$164–398
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pafos District Courthouse 1 to New Port - Passenger Buildingbus 56
2. Take the car ferry from Limassol to Port of Piraeuscarferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kavalaferry Bsf
4. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Banskobus
2d 16h

Paphos International Airport (PFO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

5Weekly Planes

3h 15mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Paphos to Bansko.

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Distance: 1,366.5 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Paphos, Cyprus and Bansko, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Paphos to Bansko. However, you can take the line 613 bus to Pafos Airport, walk to Paphos International Airport (PFO) 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 Pafos District Courthouse 1 to Bansko via Dionysios Solomos Square, Girne, Taşucu, Taşucu, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Plovdiv South in around 37h 55m.

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