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Everything you need to know about traveling by narrow gauge train from Bansko – tickets, prices and tips.
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It is 5° in Bansko now. 
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cloudyThe highest station on the Balkan Peninsula – 1267 m above sea level.
The only operating narrow-gauge railway in Bulgaria.
A unique engineering facility with numerous bridges and augers.
* The journey takes about 5 hours.
* Always check the BDZ website.
Useful articles, itineraries and interesting facts for your trip.
Everything you need to know about traveling by narrow gauge train from Bansko – tickets, prices and tips.
Read the article →The perfect day trip from Bansko to Velingrad. Combine the train ride with hot mineral pools.
Read the article →Discover the most beautiful eco-trails and mountain hikes, accessible only through the narrow-gauge train stops.
Read the article →Meet the locals and find out why the train is a vital connection for mountain villages.
Read the article →How the 35 tunnels, the spiral "screws" and the highest station in the Balkans - Avramovo - were built.
Read the article →Get to know the legendary Henschel machines and their impressive technical history.
Read the article →A guide to the best family itineraries, luggage tips and ideas for games during the trip.
Read the article →What is the best season to travel on the narrow gauge railway? A comparison between the winter wonderland and the summer coolness.
Read the article →Find out why the prestigious British publication ranked our narrow gauge railway among the best in Europe.
Read the article →Detailed list of all stations and stops from Septemvri to Dobrinishte and the interesting places around them.
Read the article →Learn about the intriguing story behind the construction of the most complex railway line in our country.
Read the article →What are the carriages like inside? Learn all about the seats, toilets, heating and amenities.
Read the article →The information is provided for tourist purposes. Always check the official BDZ channels before traveling.
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