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How to get fromSofia to Banyaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Banya by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Bansko

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    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Banskobus bus
    4h 21m
    $6–15

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Banskobus bus
    5h 6m
    $9–17

  3. Drive 149.5 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Banyacar car 149.5 km
    1h 53m
    $24–34

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sofia to Banyataxi taxi 149.5 km
    1h 53m
    $140–180

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bansko New Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    4h 24m
    $9–13

Sofia to Banya by bus and train

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 158.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Banya, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

Municipality of Bansko operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bansko every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Two other operators also service this route.

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