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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bansko to Sofia
Cheapest price
164kr
Average price
164kr
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bansko to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bansko to Sofia will cost around 164kr if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 164kr.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bansko for Sofia every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 96 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:25 PM3h05Bansko, Bus Station7:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)164 kr1One-way0 changes- 3:15 PM3h15Bansko, Bus Station6:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)164 kr1One-way0 changes
- 6:00 PM2h30Bansko, Bus Station8:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)164 kr1One-way0 changes
- 6:00 PM2h30Bansko, Bus Station8:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)164 kr1One-way0 changes
- 4:25 PM3h05Bansko, Bus Station7:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)164 kr1One-way0 changes
- 3:15 PM3h15Bansko, Bus Station6:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)164 kr1One-way0 changes
Live departures
Bansko to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bansko to Sofia coaches for tomorrow, Friday, 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:15 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 3h15 | 6:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4:25 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 3h05 | 7:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:00 PM Bansko, Bus Station | 2h30 | 8:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bansko to Sofia
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Buses from Bansko to Sofia run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 125kr if you book in advance.
There are 19 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 96 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 96 km |
Average bus duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price 125kr |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 2h 2m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Traventuria from Bansko to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Bansko to Sofia with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Traventuria for as low as 125kr. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bansko to Sofia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bansko to Sofia by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bansko and Sofia
Most Bansko to Sofia buses use the Bansko, Avtogara (Банско, Автогара) to Sofia (София) station pair, with some services arriving at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София). Use this guide to compare Bansko and Sofia bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Sofia station do buses from Bansko arrive at?
Getting to Sofia (София) from Sofia city centre
Sofia (София) bus station facilities and services
Sofia (София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia (София). ATMs are aTM machines available onsite.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia (София).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia (София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia (София): Facilities are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Getting to Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) from Sofia city centre
Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) is 6 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) bus station facilities and services
Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София). ATMs are aTMs are available nearby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София): The station has basic accessibility.
Getting to Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) from Sofia city centre
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) is 1 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) bus station facilities and services
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Elevators, ramps.
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