What is the cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Bansko?

The cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Bansko is to car ferry and train and bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 18h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Bansko?

The fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 7h and costs $110 - $300.

How far is it from Santorini Island to Bansko?

The distance between Santorini Island and Bansko is 887 km.

How do I travel from Santorini Island to Bansko without a car?

The best way to get from Santorini Island to Bansko without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 18h 36m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Santorini Island to Bansko?

It takes approximately 7h to get from Santorini Island to Bansko, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1240+ hotels available in Bansko.

Santorini Island to Bansko - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Santorini Island to Bansko by plane, bus, car ferry, train, car, busferry, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)JTR - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
7h
$113–294
Car ferry, train, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Paros
2. Take the car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeus
3. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to RodopolisRe
5. Drive from Rodopolis to Bansko
16h 52m
$190–255
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
18h 36m
$115–173
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Drama
3. Take the bus from Drama to Bansko
23h 59m
Car ferry, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port
2. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessaloniki
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
25h 12m
$188–236
Car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Mykonos
2. Take the ferry from Mykonos to KavalaBsf
3. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
27h 44m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Bansko
13h 55m
$217–312

Santorini (JTR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

15Weekly Planes

4h 5mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 886.9 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Santorini Island, Greece and Bansko, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Santorini Island to Bansko. However, you can 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 car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Bansko via Paros, Port Of Piraeus, Piraeus, Athens, Thessaloniki, and Rodopolis in around 16h 52m.

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