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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bansko is to fly and bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $70 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Roma Stazione Tiburtina and arriving at Bansko via Padova and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 8m.

How far is it from Rome to Bansko?

The distance between Rome and Bansko is 1120 km. The road distance is 1787.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Bansko without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 11m and costs $120 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Rome to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Bansko bus from?

Rome to Bansko bus services, operated by Verbund Linie, depart from Roma Stazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Rome to Bansko bus arrive?

Rome to Bansko bus services, operated by Verbund Linie, arrive at Padova stazione station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 9:06 AM in Rome and 10:06 AM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Rome to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bansko is 1787 km. It takes approximately 17h 4m to drive from Rome to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1298+ hotels available in Bansko.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rome 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 Fiumicino International Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FCO - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
7h 47m
$73–139
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CIA - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
7h 58m
$67–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Padova to Blagoevgradbus
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
24h 11m
$128–216
Drive 1,787.1 km
1. Drive from Rome to Banskocar 1,787.1 km
17h 4m
$324–467
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane NAP - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
8h 22m
$76–251
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane FCO - 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 41m
$92–258
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Roma Stazione Tiburtina to Padova stazionebus Ita
2. Take the bus from Padova to Blagoevgradbus
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
27h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
30h 29m
$146–177
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Elbasanbus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Banskobus
34h 2m

Rome to Bansko by train and bus

2Weekly Services

24h 11mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,120.4 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Roma Stazione Tiburtina to Bansko via Padova stazione, Padova, and Blagoevgrad in around 27h 8m.

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