Getting from Sofia Airport to Bansko by bus

Graphical presentation of the most convenient ways to travel from Sofia Airport to Bansko – bus connections, taxis, online tickets and routes.

Traveling from Sofia Airport to Bansko by bus is an affordable, convenient and relatively cheap solution for tourists and travelers. Here we will take a detailed look at the entire route, how to get from the airport to the bus station in Sofia, information about buses to Bansko, the schedule, prices and ticket purchasing options.

From Sofia Airport to Sofia Central Bus Station

To catch a bus from Sofia to Bansko, you first need to get to the Sofia Central Bus Station, which is the main transport hub for intercity buses.

• From the airport to Sofia Central Bus Station you can use public transport: direct bus line number 84 or the metro (line M2), which connects you in about 30 minutes.
• The alternative is a taxi, which takes about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.

Buses from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bansko

• Buses to Bansko mainly depart from the Sofia Central Bus Station. There are about 13-15 direct bus connections available each day.
• The journey time is approximately 3 hours, the distance is about 96 km.
• The ticket price is about 21 leva.
• Buses stop at the central bus station in Bansko, from where you can easily find transportation to your final address.

How to buy bus tickets Sofia-Bansko

• • The main carrier Union Ivkoni offers online tickets and reservations for 
  • https://union-ivkoni.com/bg/
  • Other popular ticket sites are OBIlet 
  • Online purchase and reservation: The safest and most convenient way to get a ticket is through online platforms that offer secure payment and guaranteed seating.
    
  • Omio 
  • https://www.omio.com/bg/buses/sofia/bansko-zlzq8
  • , Traventuria 
  • https://tickets.busbansko.com
  •  and Flixbus 
  • https://www.flixbus.bg/marshruti/sofiYa-bansko
  • .
• Buying on the spot: If you were unable to book in advance, you can buy a ticket at the ticket offices of Sofia Central Bus Station before departure. There are separate ticket offices for all major carriers.
• In some cases, a ticket can also be taken directly from the driver, but this does not guarantee a free seat, especially during peak seasons.

Useful information about the trip

This is the most optimal and convenient way to get from Sofia Airport to Bansko by bus. Advance online booking is highly recommended, and if you prefer, you can also purchase a ticket directly at the bus station in Sofia.

You can plan your trip and buy a ticket from the following sites:

• Union Ivkoni: 
• https://union-ivkoni.com/bg/
• OBIlet: 
• https://www.obilet.com/bg/bus-ticket/sofia-bansko
• Omio: 
• https://www.omio.com/bg/buses/sofia/bansko-zlzq8
• Traventuria: 
• https://tickets.busbansko.com
• Flixbus: 
• https://www.flixbus.bg/marshruti/sofiYa-bansko