What is the distance between Sofia and Bansko?

About 60 miles (97 km) separate Sofia and Bansko.

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

If you're headed to Bansko from Sofia, chances are that your bus will leave from Sofia Airport and arrive at Akademik Yordan Ivanov. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Sofia to Bansko from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Bansko on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 12m	11:42am	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	2h 16m	9:41pm	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 5m	12:50pm	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Sofia Airport (SOF) T2	2h 26m	9:41pm	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 10m	2:35pm	Bansko New Station (Train Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:34 PM EET.

Get from Sofia to Bansko

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

3hAverage Duration

60 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Bansko?

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

Stops in Bansko

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

Compare bus companies

Traventuria

4/547 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting comfortable travel and friendly drivers. Many appreciated clear instructions for pick-up locations, making it easy to find their transport. However, some mentioned challenges in locating the driver at airports due to communication issues or deviations from specified parking spots. Overall, users were satisfied with the convenience and efficiency of their journeys.

Traventuria Sofia Bansko recent customer reviews

Driver was friendly, polite, helpfull and the vehicle and travel were comfortably. Moreover the instructions on the ticket were clear. The experience was a ten.

Francois P.

July 3, 2025

I really loved the convenience of Airport pick up to my location in Bansko. The bus is very comfortable and great service. Definitely will be taking is again

Stefka L.

May 18, 2025

the bus left 45 minutes late, we had an appointment that we ended up missing, not happy

Carolyn S.

January 1, 2025

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Users have reported a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and comfort. The driver was noted for being helpful. However, some users mentioned the absence of air conditioning as a minor inconvenience during their journey.

Union Ivkoni Sofia Bansko recent customer reviews

Loved it. The driver was very helpful. Such a pity there was no air conditioning.

Chelsea B.

July 4, 2024

this was the oldest and most uncomfortable bus I have ever travelled in. The seats were terrible, there wasn’t a pouch in front of me to keep my stuff, the bus shook all over and there was an awful loud sound the whole way. No wifi and no power outlets.

Inês M.

January 31, 2024

Everything was very dirty, from the seats we were sitting until the floor on the bus. Noone was speaking English, and they all were rude. Also the temperature was really hot, and inside the bus, the smell was terrible.

Charikleia S.

March 25, 2023

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Bansko by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$14

11/25

$14

Today

$14

11/27

$14

11/28

$14

11/29

$14

11/30

$14

12/01

$14

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Bansko 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 Sofia to Bansko, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $35 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Bansko 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.

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.