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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tirana to Bansko

Composite routes from Tirana to Bansko

Cheapest
6 h 47 min
Car
471 km.
from $25
Other
11 h 14 min
310 km.
from $5.43
15 h 55 min
310 km.
from $57.85
11 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
310 km.
from $155.49
13 h 19 min
310 km.
Select a ticket
13 h 23 min
Bus, Train
310 km.
from $79.16
13 h 30 min
310 km.
Select a ticket
11 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
310 km.
from $120.23
17 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
310 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$173.91

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$456.52
Plane from Rinas International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$380.43
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$336.96

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$34.78–$195.65

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$423.91

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$326.09

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$34.78–$195.65

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.87
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$15.22
Bus from Sofia to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$13.04

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$17.39

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Email:
metroeurotirane@hotmail.com
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Tirana to Kozani
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
info@traventuria.com
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$35.87

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Email:
office@kaleiatravel.com
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Drama to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Star Travel

Phone:
+355 699 605501
Email:
startravel@live.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057389023860
Bus from Tirana to Drama
Ave. Duration:
10h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
matpu96@abv.bg
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Tirana to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Email:
likospartak@gmail.com
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Tirana to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Twice a week

KTEL Serron

Phone:
+30 23210-22822
Email:
ktelserres@gmail.com
Website:
ktelserron.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serres
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.78
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$9.78–$14.13

Municipality of Bansko

Phone:
0879230075
Website:
bansko.net/
Bus from Sofia to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

Euro Bus MK

Phone:
+389 46 787 312
Website:
eurobus.mk/
Bus from Elbasan to Ohrid
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$5.98
Bus from Ohrid to Gostivar
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.07

BG Razpisanie

Email:
info@bgrazpisanie.com
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Sofia to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$8.70

KTEL Kozanis

Phone:
+30 2461034454
Email:
info@ktelkozanis.gr
Website:
ktelkozanis.gr/
Bus from Kozani to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Train operators

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:
+389 (2) 3 164 255
Email:
mztransportad@mztransportad.com.mk
Website:
mzt.mk/?lang=mk
Train from Gostivar to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.22–$17.39
Train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Kočani
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$8.15–$28.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tirana to Bansko is to bus which costs $32.61 - $50 and takes 15h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tirana to Bansko is to drive which takes 7h 15m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Tirana and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Tirana to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Tirana and arriving at Bansko via Kozani, Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Serres and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Tirana to Bansko?

The distance between Tirana and Bansko is 682 km. The road distance is 547 km.

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

The best way to get from Tirana to Bansko without a car is to bus via Kozáni which takes 11h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Tirana to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tirana to Bansko bus from?

Tirana to Bansko bus services, operated by Metro Euro Tirane, depart from Tirana station.

Where does the Tirana to Bansko bus arrive?

Tirana to Bansko bus services, operated by Metro Euro Tirane, arrive at Kozani station.

What is the time difference between Tirana and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Tirana. It is currently 08:25 in Tirana and 09:25 in Bansko.

Can I drive from Tirana to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Tirana to Bansko is 547 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Tirana to Bansko.

Where can I stay near Bansko?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Bansko. Prices start at $52.49 per night.
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