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 11h 15m and costs $160 - $290.

How far is it from Tbilisi to Bansko?

The distance between Tbilisi and Bansko is 1956 km. The road distance is 2163.4 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 11h 15m 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 2:46 PM in Tbilisi and 12:46 PM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Tbilisi to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Bansko is 2163 km. It takes approximately 26h 41m to drive from Tbilisi to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1227+ hotels available in Bansko.

Tbilisi to Bansko - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 7 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)TBS - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
11h 15m
$165–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Bansko
36h 50m
$64–81
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Tbilisi to Batumi804 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Batumi to Burgas
3. Take the train from Vladimir Pavlov to PlovdivRe
4. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Bansko
3d 2h
$261–317
Drive 2,163.4 km
1. Drive from Tbilisi to Bansko2,163.4 km
26h 41m
$341–493
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)TBS - 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
14h 9m
$159–280
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tbilisi to Batumi804 / ...
2. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Gebze
3. Take the train from Darica to Halkali
4. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
5. Take the train from Plovdiv to BelovoRe
6. Take the train from Avramovo to BanskoRe
44h 43m
$83–137
Bus via Vladikavkaz
1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
2. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Emniyet Otogar
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South
4. Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Bansko
2d 5h

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

33Weekly Planes

6h 22mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tbilisi to Bansko.

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Distance: 1,955.7 km
Duration: 11h 15m

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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