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How to get fromBansko to Smolyanby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bansko to Smolyan by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    7h
    $10–19

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bansko to Septemvritrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Septemvri to Plovdivtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    9h 46m
    $8–17

  3. Drive 171.4 km

    1. Drive from Bansko to Smolyancar car 171.4 km
    3h 20m
    $27–39

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bansko to Smolyantaxi taxi 171.4 km
    3h 20m
    $70–90

  5. Bus via Plovdiv

    1. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Rodopibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    7h 31m
    $11–20

Bansko to Smolyan by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 249.2 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Bansko, Bulgaria and Smolyan, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bansko to Smolyan via Plovdiv in around 7h.

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