travelling to bansko

transfer - private or group

By far the most popular method of transport and certainly the quickest.  A transfer from Sofia Airport will take around 3hrs during the winter.   Contact Motoroads for a competitive private transfer quote or if you would prefer we can arrange a private transfer for you.  For prices click here.  If you don't mind sharing take advantage of a public group transfer for more info visit Banskoexpress.  You can also take a taxi from the airport for more info visit Sofia Airport Taxis.

hire car - self drive or driver hire

This is also very popular and hiring a driver can be a good idea during the winter when weather conditions can be difficult.  If you do decide to drive hiring a Sat Nav will be well worth the money.

motoroads      

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coach

A public bus service departs from the Central Bus Station and runs between Sofia and Bansko several times a day. 

train

The Bulgarian State Railway train takes 4 hours from Sofia but the scenery is beautiful and travels through the highest train station in the Balkans.

 

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flights

You can get cheap flights from most UK and Ireland airports including Bristol, Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin.  Flights take around 3-3.5hrs. 

Flight providers to either Sofia or Plovdiv:

wizzair  - flights from London Luton

first choice - flights from Cardiff

balkanholidays - flights from Cardiff and Bristol

easyjet - flights from Bristol and Gatwick

british airways - flights from London Heathrow

ryan air - flights from Dublin