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How to get fromCraiova to Banskoby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Craiova to Bansko by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Craiova to Calafatbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus bus
    11h 57m

  2. Train, bus via Sofia

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus bus
    13h 17m
    $23–35

  3. Drive 434.4 km

    1. Drive from Craiova to Banskocar car 434.4 km
    6h 18m
    $70–100

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus bus
    12h 15m

  5. Train, bus via Sofia #2

    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bansko New Stationbus bus
    13h 22m
    $24–32

  6. Train, bus via Blagoevgrad

    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus bus
    13h 53m
    $25–35

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 656.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Craiova to Bansko via Calafat, Sofia, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 11h 57m.

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