Bus from Bansko to Sofia: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Bansko to Sofia on October 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Union IvkoniBus
Bansko Bus Station
Sofia Central Bus StationCheapest
Union IvkoniBus
Bansko Bus Station
Sofia Central Bus StationFastest
Union IvkoniBus
Bansko Bus Station
Sofia Central Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:29 AM EEST.

Get from Bansko to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
97 kmDistance
2kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bansko to Sofia by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Bansko to Sofia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Bansko to Sofia start from PEN 66. The average price for this route is around PEN 116. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Bansko to Sofia?

    The average bus travel time from Bansko to Sofia is 2h 50m, covering a distance of 97 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Traventuria.

  3. Which bus companies service the Bansko to Sofia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Traventuria, Union Ivkoni, Openline, LIKEBUS.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bansko to Sofia?

    The earliest bus departs from Bansko to Sofia at 12:06am. And the latest bus departs at 9:58pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bansko to Sofia?

    A bus trip from Bansko to Sofia generates an estimated 2.4024 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Bansko to Sofia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Traventuria, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 65 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bansko to Sofia?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Openline has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bansko to Sofia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Traventuria, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bansko to Sofia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Traventuria, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-06
PEN 57
10-07
PEN 57
Today
PEN 57
10-09
PEN 57
10-10
PEN 54
10-11
PEN 57
10-12
PEN 59
10-13
PEN 59
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bansko to Sofia was searched and found on Oct 10, 2026 with a price of PEN 54

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 PEN 54 to PEN 141 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 PEN 54 which is on 2026-10-10.

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.

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