Rome2Rio

How to get fromShkodër to Banskoby bus, car, plane, or train

Find Transport to Bansko

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 9 ways to get from Shkodër to Bansko by bus, car, plane, or train

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

  1. Bus via Kumanovo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shkoder to Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinjbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj to Kumanovobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Kyustendilbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kyustendil to Dupnitsabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus bus
    13h 8m
    $88–99

  2. Bus via Pristina

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Pristinabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pristina to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bansko New Stationbus bus
    20h 55m
    $72–87

  3. Drive  517.8 km

    1. Drive from Shkodër to Banskocar car 517.8 km
    7h 28m
    $110–159

  4. Bus to Podgorica Airport, fly to Skopje International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica , Bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane plane TGD - SKP
    3. Drive from Skopje-Airport-SKP to Banskocar car
    11h 29m
    $141–333

  5. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Shkodër to Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinjcar car
    2. Take the bus from Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj to Kumanovobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Kyustendilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kyustendil to Radomirtrain train Re / ...
    5. Take the train from Radomir to Blagoevgradtrain train Ic / ...
    6. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus bus
    13h 30m
    $80–95

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Dramabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Drama to Banskobus bus
    19h 51m

  7. Bus to Tivat Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shkodër GD - oil Doshi to Tivat, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Fly from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane TIV - SOF
    3. Take the train from Zaharna Fabrika to Blagoevgradtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus bus
    16h 38m
    $147–388

  8. Bus to Podgorica Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica , Bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane TGD - SOF
    3. Take the train from Zaharna Fabrika to Blagoevgradtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus bus
    14h 7m
    $91–278

  9. Bus to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Sofia Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shkoder - The Wanderers Hostel to Tirana, Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane TIA - SOF
    3. Take the train from Zaharna Fabrika to Blagoevgradtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus bus
    12h 51m
    $81–259

Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Shkodër to Bansko.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 614.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 8m

What companies run services between Shkodër, Albania and Bansko, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Shkoder to Bansko via Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj, Kumanovo, Kyustendil, Dupnitsa, and Blagoevgrad in around 13h 8m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There