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Compare bus for Bansko to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bansko to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a bus costs an average of $34.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 3h 16m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Bansko to Sofia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bansko to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM2h30Bansko, Bus Station8:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:00 PM2h30Bansko, Bus Station8:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
09:55 AM1h47Bansko11:42 AMSofia$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:25 PM3h05Bansko, Bus Station7:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$171One-way0 transfers
- 3:15 PM3h15Bansko, Bus Station6:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$171One-way0 transfers
- 09:55 AM1h55Bansko11:50 AMSofia$251One-way0 transfers
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- Around 18 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bansko and Sofia as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bansko, Bus Station and arrive in Sofia (София).
- Travel with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Sofia by bus.
- 18 direct buses per day with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
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