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

The cheapest way to get from Poprad to Bansko is to train and bus via Bratislava which costs $65 - $110 and takes 20h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poprad to Bansko is to bus and fly which takes 10h 41m and costs $60 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Poprad and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Poprad to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Poprad and arriving at Bansko via Budapest Nepliget Bus Station and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 43m.

How far is it from Poprad to Bansko?

The distance between Poprad and Bansko is 1197 km. The road distance is 1142.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Poprad to Bansko without a car is to train and bus via Bratislava which takes 20h 48m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Poprad to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poprad to Bansko bus from?

Poprad to Bansko bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poprad station.

Where does the Poprad to Bansko bus arrive?

Poprad to Bansko bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Poprad and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Poprad. It is currently 10:59 PM in Poprad and 11:59 PM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Poprad to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Poprad to Bansko is 1142 km. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Poprad to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1187+ hotels available in Bansko.

Poprad to Bansko - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Poprad to Bansko by bus, plane, train, car, 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.

Bus to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Poprad to Krakow, MDA Bus Station
2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Sofia Airport (SOF)KRK - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
10h 41m
$61–260
Train, bus via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Poprad-Tatry to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
20h 48m
$65–107
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poprad-Tatry to KosiceRe / ...
2. Take the train from Kosice to Miskolc TiszaiEc
3. Take the train from Miskolc Tiszai to SzolnokIc
4. Take the train from Szolnok to Baile HerculaneIc
5. Take the bus from Băile Herculane to Sofia
6. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
29h 54m
$147–227
Drive 1,142.1 km
1. Drive from Poprad to Bansko1,142.1 km
12h 2m
$199–287
Train to Košice International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Poprad-Tatry to Kosice
2. Fly from Košice International Airport (KSC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)KSC - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
13h 26m
$109–358
Train, bus to Vienna International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Poprad-Tatry to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
2. Take the bus from Bratislava Main Train Station to Flughafen Wien
3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)VIE - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
12h 24m
$81–275
Train, shuttle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Poprad-Tatry to Kosice
2. Take a shuttle bus from Košice to Budapest Airport
3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BUD - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
12h 19m
$98–290
Bus via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Poprad to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar986
2. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
21h 43m
$81–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poprad Bus Station Wolkerova to Bratislava Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Plovdiv Bus Station South
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Bansko
27h 16m
$105–139

Poprad to Bansko by train and bus

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29h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,197.4 km
Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Poprad, Slovakia and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Poprad to Bansko via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, Sofia Serdica Bus Station, and Sofia in around 21h 43m.

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