What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Bansko?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Bansko is to fly and bus which costs $80 - $260 and takes 12h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Bansko?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Bansko is to fly and drive which takes 10h 30m and costs $95 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Bansko via Padova and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 42m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Bansko?

The distance between Bilbao and Bansko is 2313 km. The road distance is 2760.8 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Bansko without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Bansko without a car is to train and bus which takes 42h 56m and costs $420 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Bansko?

It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Bilbao to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Bansko bus from?

Bilbao to Bansko bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Bilbao to Bansko bus arrive?

Bilbao to Bansko bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Padova station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Bilbao. It is currently 7:49 AM in Bilbao and 8:49 AM in Bansko.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Bansko is 2761 km. It takes approximately 27h 51m to drive from Bilbao to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Bansko.

Bilbao to Bansko - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 12 ways to get from Bilbao to Bansko by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bilbao Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BIO - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus
12h 12m
$83–258
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the bus from Trieste to Blagoevgradbus
6. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
42h 56m
$424–633
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova to Blagoevgradbus
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
44h 42m
$244–275
Drive 2,760.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Banskocar 2,760.8 km
27h 51m
$505–729
Fly Bilbao Airport to Skopje International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane BIO - SKP
2. Drive from Skopje-Airport-SKP to Banskocar
10h 30m
$97–253
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SDR - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus
11h 24m
$95–349
Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane EAS - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus
15h 24m
$115–444
Fly Bilbao Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane BIO - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus
13h 48m
$103–522
Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VIT - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus
13h 47m
$116–422
Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MAD - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus
15h 14m
$133–392
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus
2. Take the bus from Genève, Place des Alpes to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
4. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bansko New Stationbus
2d 6h
$415–517
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bilbao to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Banskocar
35h 2m
$598–862

Bilbao to Bansko by train and bus

2Weekly Services

42h 56mAverage Duration

$424Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,313 km
Duration: 12h 12m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bansko via Padova and Blagoevgrad in around 44h 42m.

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