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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vlorë to Bansko

Composite routes from Vlorë to Bansko

Cheapest
8 h 30 min
Car
676 km.
from $37
Other
11 h 31 min
Bus, Train
366 km.
from $5.43
11 h 45 min
366 km.
from $5.43
12 h 7 min
366 km.
Select a ticket
17 h 40 min
366 km.
from $5.43
13 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
366 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 Ioannina National Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$260.87
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

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 Kavala Central Bus Station to Bansko
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
matpu96@abv.bg
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Email:
likospartak@gmail.com
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Vlore , station to Larisa,
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Vlore , station to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Vlore , station to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
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

Gazmend Turist

Phone:
+389 76 241 003
Email:
Info@drd.si
Website:
facebook.com/p/Gazmend-Turist-100054391576666/
Bus from Debar to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.96

Tirana International Airport

Phone:
+355 52 22 55 39
Website:
tirana-airport.com/
Bus from Vlorë to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.78–$13.04

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 Ioanninon

Phone:
+30 26510 25014
Email:
ktelioa@otenet.gr
Website:
ktelioannina.gr/
Bus from Ioannina to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$34.78

Hisar Turizam

Phone:
+386 41520943
Email:
info@hisarturizam.com
Website:
hisarturizam.com
Bus from Debar to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.75

Unik Tours

Phone:
+355(69)4739012
Email:
unikarturs@gmail.com
Website:
unik-turs.com/linjat/
Bus from Vlorë to Debar
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Larissa to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33
Train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.02–$9.55

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Vlorë to Bansko is to shuttle and fly and bus which costs $59.78 - $250 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vlorë to Bansko is to drive which takes 8h 29m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Vlorë and Bansko?

No, there is no direct bus from Vlorë station to Bansko. However, there are services departing from Vlore , station and arriving at Bansko via Ioannina, Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Serres and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Vlorë to Bansko?

The distance between Vlorë and Bansko is 857 km. The road distance is 677.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Vlorë to Bansko without a car is to bus via Ioánnina which takes 11h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Vlorë to Bansko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vlorë to Bansko bus from?

Vlorë to Bansko bus services, operated by Liko & Kosta Tours, depart from Vlore , station.

Where does the Vlorë to Bansko bus arrive?

Vlorë to Bansko bus services, operated by Liko & Kosta Tours, arrive at Ioannina station.

What is the time difference between Vlorë and Bansko?

Bansko is 1h ahead of Vlorë. It is currently 10:34 in Vlorë and 11:34 in Bansko.

Can I drive from Vlorë to Bansko?

Yes, the driving distance between Vlorë to Bansko is 677 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Vlorë 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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