How to get fromPula to Banskoby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pula to Bansko by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PUY - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
10h 25m
$143–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pula to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Kyustendilbus
3. Take the bus from Kyustendil to Dupnitsabus
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
25h 5m
$109–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pula to Ljubljanatrain
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Blagoevgradbus
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
21h 18m
$162–192
Drive 1,183.7 km
1. Drive from Pula to Banskocar 1,183.7 km
11h 39m
$193–279

Pula to Bansko by train and bus

1Weekly Services

21h 18mAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 971.5 km
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Pula, Croatia and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Pula to Bansko via Skopje, Transporten Centar, Kyustendil, Dupnitsa, and Blagoevgrad in around 25h 5m.

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Bansko, Bulgaria

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Things to do in Bansko

Bansko(Opens in a new window)

Bansko (Bulgarian: Банско) is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains at an elevation of 927 m above sea level. It is a popular ski resort.

Dobrinishte(Opens in a new window)

Dobrinishte (Bulgarian: Добринище) is a small town and ski resort in the Blagoevgrad Province, Bansko Municipality, southwestern Bulgaria. it has 2973 inhabitants. It is located 6 km east of Bansko, a famous winter resort. It has an altitude of 850 m and is surrounded by the Rila, Pirin, and Rhodope mountains. Dobrinishte offers good conditions for both winter and summer tourism: beautiful nature, hospitable population, ski runs, mineral waters and opportunities for rural and ecotourism. According to legends and song, between 6th and 15th century Dobrinishte was a Bulgarian stronghold which halted the Byzantines from invading the country from the valley of the Mesta River.

Vihren(Opens in a new window)

Vihren (Bulgarian: Вихрен) is the highest peak of Bulgaria's Pirin Mountains. Reaching 2914 m, it is Bulgaria's second and the Balkans' third highest, after Musala and Mount Olympus. The peak is located in Pirin's northern parts. The easiest route is from the Vihren chalet (2,000 m), reaching the summit from the south. Other routes include those from Banderitsa chalet (1,800 m) or across the ridge Koncheto from the north. A number of Pirin's lakes are located around the peak, as is Europe's southernmost glacial mass, the Snezhnika glacielet.

Pirin National Park(Opens in a new window)

Pirin National Park (Bulgarian: Национален парк "Пирин") is a national park that encompasses the larger part of the Pirin Mountains in south-west Bulgaria, spanning an area of 403.56 km2. It is one of the three national parks in the country, the others being Rila National Park and Central Balkan National Park. The park was established in 1962 and its territory was expanded several times since then. Pirin National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The altitude varies from 950 m to 2,914 m at Vihren, Bulgaria's second highest summit and the Balkans' third.

Places to stay in Bansko

Predela LUX Aparthotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Mountain Paradise 4 Apartments(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

NEXT TO GONDOLA. Cosy & Elegant 2 Bedroom apartment in Neon Complex(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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