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 $60 - $190 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 43m and costs $70 - $270.

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 $130 - $230.

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 6:35 AM in Rome and 7:35 AM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Rome to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bansko is 1787 km. It takes approximately 16h 53m to drive from Rome to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1283+ 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
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)FCO - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
7h 47m
$64–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to PadovaFr
2. Take the bus from Padova to Blagoevgrad
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
24h 11m
$132–227
Drive 1,787.1 km
1. Drive from Rome to Bansko1,787.1 km
16h 53m
$324–467
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CIA - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
7h 43m
$73–264
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)NAP - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
8h 22m
$76–242
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)FCO - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serres
3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
10h 41m
$83–260
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Roma Stazione Tiburtina to Padova stazioneIta
2. Take the bus from Padova to Blagoevgrad
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
27h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovo
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
30h 29m
$148–179
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Elbasan
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
34h 2m

Rome to Bansko by train and bus

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24h 11mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest 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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