How far is Sofia from Bansko by coach?

The journey from Bansko to Sofia by coach covers an approximate distance of 60 miles (97 km).

Is there a way to reach Sofia from Bansko without a car?

You can reach Sofia from Bansko by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Bansko to Sofia from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bansko to Sofia on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:15	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	3h 15m	18:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	2h 30m	20:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	16:25	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	3h 5m	19:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bansko to Sofia on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:15	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	3h 15m	18:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:00	Bansko Gondola (Traventuria Ski)	2h 5m	21:05	Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad	Fastest
Bus	16:25	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	3h 5m	19:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	19:05	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	2h 30m	21:35	Sofia Airport (SOF) T2	No tags
Bus	18:00	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	2h 30m	20:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:12 EET.

Get from Bansko to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

2h 55mAverage duration

60 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Traventuria

4/547 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.6

Users consistently praise the service for its punctuality, friendly and helpful staff, and smooth rides. Many reviews highlight easy pick-up and drop-off experiences with drivers who go above and beyond to assist passengers. The overall sentiment reflects a high level of satisfaction with timely arrivals contributing positively to travel plans.

Traventuria Bansko Sofia recent customer reviews

I am satisfied with the services, punctual, nice staff, very polite and helpful drivers.

Barbara M.

5 March 2024

The driver came early, and we arrived at the destination an entire hour early. Literally saving my life

Valon L.

4 March 2024

Yes I enyoyed well

Marcin K.

4 September 2025

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Users have shared positive experiences regarding the punctuality and safety of this bus service, with drivers being noted as friendly. However, some concerns were raised about noise issues during travel and a lack of functional seats or phone charging options on certain buses. Regular maintenance checks might enhance passenger comfort further.

Union Ivkoni Bansko Sofia recent customer reviews

Some of the busses should be upgraded. Most of the seats were not functional and non of those buses I used didn’t have charging phone options. Other than that, drivers were friendly and safety drivers.

Miroslav K.

7 August 2025

Bus broke down on the way several times. Driver continued to move on after eventually we continued from Dupnitza to Sofia with another regular bus. To the Company Union Ivkoni: have replacement buses available at all times and drivers should communicate better with their passengers.

Dorothea E.

15 October 2024

i had seat 44. so quite far back. the whole journey there was a lot of noise. there were several metal bars hitting the bus floor from below. it was just awful. maybe the buses should be checked regularly and then repaired. the journey from bansko to sofia was an imposition. this is also very important for the passengers and for driving safety. or is it not necessary to take this so seriously in bulgaria? i don't know the regulations. sorry, i'm german.

Ulrich B.

2 September 2024

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Traventuria

4/547 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.6

Users consistently praise the service for its punctuality, friendly and helpful staff, and smooth rides. Many reviews highlight easy pick-up and drop-off experiences with drivers who go above and beyond to assist passengers. The overall sentiment reflects a high level of satisfaction with timely arrivals contributing positively to travel plans.

Traventuria Bansko Sofia recent customer reviews

I am satisfied with the services, punctual, nice staff, very polite and helpful drivers.

Barbara M.

5 March 2024

The driver came early, and we arrived at the destination an entire hour early. Literally saving my life

Valon L.

4 March 2024

Yes I enyoyed well

Marcin K.

4 September 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Bansko and Sofia?

Stops in Bansko

A - Akademik Yordan Ivanov

Stops in Sofia

A - Sofia Airport

B - Serdika

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bansko to Sofia

How far is Sofia from Bansko by coach?
The journey from Bansko to Sofia by coach covers an approximate distance of 60 miles (97 km).
Is there a way to reach Sofia from Bansko without a car?
You can reach Sofia from Bansko by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

15/11

£11

16/11

£11

Today

£11

18/11

£11

19/11

£11

20/11

£11

21/11

£11

22/11

£11

The cheapest trip from Bansko to Sofia was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bansko to Sofia as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £11 to £32 for a bus ticket from Bansko to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Traventuria will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.