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How to get fromΑθήνα to Banskoby car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Αθήνα to Bansko by car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Car ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Prinos to Kavalacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Banskobus bus
    6h 19m
    $63–103

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Αθήνα to Thassoscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Thassos to Keramoticarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Keramoti to Banskocar car
    5h
    $55–100

  3. Taxi, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Αθήνα to Thassostaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Thassos to Keramoticarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Keramoti to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Banskobus bus
    7h 44m
    $85–129

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 218.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Αθήνα, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece and Bansko, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Αθήνα to Bansko. However, you can take the taxi to Prinos, take the car ferry to Kavala, walk to Kavala Central Bus Station, then take the bus to Bansko. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Αθήνα to Bansko via Thassos and Keramoti in around 5h.

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