What is the travel distance from Bansko to Sofia?

Bansko and Sofia are 60 miles (97 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bansko to Sofia?

The majority of buses traveling from Bansko to Sofia start their journey at Akademik Yordan Ivanov and wind up at Sofia Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Once in Sofia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Borisova Gradina, Rotunda of St George, Aleksandar Nevski Memorial Church, National Opera and Ballet and Mount Vitosha.

Bus Bansko to Sofia from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bansko to Sofia on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15pm	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	3h 15m	6:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Bansko Gondola (Traventuria Ski)	2h 5m	9:05pm	Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad	Fastest
Bus	4:25pm	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	3h 5m	7:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:05pm	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	2h 30m	9:35pm	Sofia Airport (SOF) T2	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	2h 30m	8:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

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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 $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

60 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bansko and Sofia?

Stops in Bansko

A
Akademik Yordan Ivanov
ul. "Akademik Yordan Ivanov" 1, 2770 Bansko, Bulgaria

Stops in Sofia

A
Sofia Airport
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B
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

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.

March 5, 2024

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

Valon L.

March 4, 2024

Yes I enyoyed well

Marcin K.

September 4, 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.

August 7, 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.

October 15, 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.

September 2, 2024

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

BG bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bansko to Sofia by bus

What is the travel distance from Bansko to Sofia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bansko to Sofia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$14

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$14

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The cheapest trip from Bansko to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $14

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 $14 to $41 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 $14 which is on 2025-11-29.