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

The cheapest way to get from Sparta to Bansko is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 17h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sparta to Bansko is to drive which takes 10h 37m and costs $170 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Sparta and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Sparta to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Sparti and arriving at Bansko via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and Kavala Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Sparta to Bansko?

The distance between Sparta and Bansko is 938 km. The road distance is 833 km.

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

The best way to get from Sparta to Bansko without a car is to bus via Kavála which takes 14h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 40m to get from Sparta to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sparta to Bansko bus from?

Sparta to Bansko bus services, operated by KTEL Lakonias, depart from Sparti station.

Where does the Sparta to Bansko bus arrive?

Sparta to Bansko bus services, operated by KTEL Lakonias, arrive at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Can I drive from Sparta to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Sparta to Bansko is 833 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Sparta to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Bansko.

Sparta to Bansko - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Sparta to Bansko by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Sparti to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
2. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to RodopolisRe
4. Drive from Rodopolis to Bansko
14h 40m
$84–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sparti to Isthmos
2. Take the bus from Corinth Bus Station to Blagoevgrad Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
17h 32m
$43–71
Bus via Kavála
1. Take the bus from Sparti to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kavala
3. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
14h 55m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sparti to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
2. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to KavalaBsf
3. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
35h 27m
Drive 833 km
1. Drive from Sparta to Bansko833 km
10h 37m
$175–253
Bus to Athens International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Sparti to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)ATH - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
11h 39m
$109–245
Bus to Kalamata International Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the bus from Sparti to Kalamata
2. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)KLX - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serres
4. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal
5. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
11h 14m
$136–451
Bus to Athens International Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the bus from Sparti to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)ATH - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serres
4. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal
5. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
13h 14m
$103–184
Bus to Athens International Airport, fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus
1. Take the bus from Sparti to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)ATH - AXD
3. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Kavala Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
13h 55m
Bus to Athens International Airport, fly to Kavala International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Sparti to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kavala International Airport (KVA)ATH - KVA
3. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
13h 41m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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Duration: 14h 40m

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