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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bansko is to bus which costs $80 - $130 and takes 27h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bansko is to fly and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $100 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Zurich Limmatstrasse and arriving at Bansko via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 23m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bansko?

The distance between Zurich and Bansko is 1456 km. The road distance is 1685.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Bansko without a car is to train and bus via Bratislava which takes 27h 14m and costs $180 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Zurich to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bansko bus from?

Zurich to Bansko bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Zurich Limmatstrasse station.

Where does the Zurich to Bansko bus arrive?

Zurich to Bansko bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 7:54 AM in Zurich and 8:54 AM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bansko is 1686 km. It takes approximately 17h 48m to drive from Zurich to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Bansko.

Zurich to Bansko - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Bansko by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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

Fly from Zurich Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)ZRH - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
7h 58m
$102–229
Train to Basel, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BSL - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko New Station
9h 1m
$73–273
Train, bus via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava Hlavna StanicaRjx
2. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to BlagoevgradRe
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
27h 14m
$183–273
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bansko
16h 26m
$382–539
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
27h 23m
$81–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Blagoevgrad
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Bansko
29h 12m
$164–209
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Bansko
32h 23m
$138–181
Drive 1,685.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bansko1,685.7 km
17h 48m
$340–491

Zurich to Bansko by bus

1Weekly Buses

27h 23mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,455.5 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Bansko via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and Sofia in around 27h 23m.

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