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

The cheapest way to get from Zakopane to Bansko is to train and bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 24h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zakopane to Bansko is to train and fly and bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $50 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Zakopane and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Zakopane to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Zakopane ZDA and arriving at Bansko via Nowy Targ, Bus Station, Budapest Nepliget Bus Station and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 48m.

How far is it from Zakopane to Bansko?

The distance between Zakopane and Bansko is 1176 km. The road distance is 1208.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zakopane to Bansko without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 6m and costs $50 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Zakopane to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zakopane to Bansko bus from?

Zakopane to Bansko bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nowy Targ, Bus Station.

Where does the Zakopane to Bansko bus arrive?

Zakopane to Bansko bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Zakopane and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Zakopane. It is currently 6:18 PM in Zakopane and 7:18 PM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Zakopane to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Zakopane to Bansko is 1209 km. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Zakopane to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1236+ hotels available in Bansko.

Zakopane to Bansko - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Zakopane to Bansko by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Train to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow Glowny
2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Sofia Airport (SOF)KRK - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
10h 12m
$53–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Trstena to KralovanyRe
2. Take the train from Kralovany to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica42 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofia
4. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
24h 6m
$54–88
Drive 1,208.5 km
1. Drive from Zakopane to Bansko1,208.5 km
13h 9m
$191–275
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zakopane to Budapest
2. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest Airport to Beograd Centar
3. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd Centar to Sofia Airport
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko Gondola
23h 49m
Bus, train to Košice International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Zakopane, Bus station to Poprad
2. Take the train from Poprad-Tatry to Kosice
3. Fly from Košice International Airport (KSC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)KSC - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
15h 31m
$117–411
Shuttle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zakopane to Budapest
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BUD - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
13h 10m
$124–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nowy Targ, Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
2. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
24h 48m
$89–127

Zakopane to Bansko by bus

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24h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,176.1 km
Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Zakopane, Poland and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Zakopane ZDA to Bansko via Nowy Targ, Bus Station, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, Sofia Serdica Bus Station, and Sofia in around 24h 48m.

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