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

The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Bansko is to bus which costs $60 - $85 and takes 36h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $140 - $280.

How far is it from Tbilisi to Bansko?

The distance between Tbilisi and Bansko is 1956 km. The road distance is 2162.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tbilisi to Bansko without a car is to bus which takes 36h 50m and costs $60 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Tbilisi to Bansko, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tbilisi and Bansko?

Bansko is 2h behind Tbilisi. It is currently 6:42 AM in Tbilisi and 4:42 AM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Tbilisi to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Bansko is 2163 km. It takes approximately 26h 42m to drive from Tbilisi to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1333+ hotels available in Bansko.

Tbilisi to Bansko - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Tbilisi to Bansko by plane, bus, train, car ferry, 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 to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TBS - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Stationbus
10h 55m
$146–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaraybus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Banskobus
36h 50m
$64–81
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Tbilisi to Batumitrain 804 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Batumi to Burgascarferry
3. Take the train from Vladimir Pavlov to Plovdivtrain
4. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Banskobus
3d 2h
$262–328
Drive 2,162.9 km
1. Drive from Tbilisi to Banskocar 2,162.9 km
26h 42m
$341–493
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane TBS - 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
14h 9m
$151–265
Bus via Vladikavkaz
1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Emniyet Otogarbus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
4. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Banskobus
2d 4h

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

32Weekly Planes

6h 12mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tbilisi to Bansko.

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Distance: 1,955.7 km
Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Bansko via Istanbul Aksaray, Yusufpaşa, Sultanahmet, Istanbul Esenler, and Plovdiv South in around 36h 50m.

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