Sofia Airport to Bansko Transfer, Taxi & Shuttle

How to get from Sofia Airport to Bansko?

100 miles (160 km) south of Sofia Airport, Bansko is a popular year-round destination. Make sure you get to your hotel quickly, without any airport queues or hassle, by pre-booking a door to door transfer with HolidayTaxis. Our affordable and convenient transport solutions are ideal for a range of budgets, just choose your vehicle from a range of private taxis or minibuses.

Bansko private transfers

Whether you’re looking for a ski transfer or an airport taxi for your summer holiday, our reliable vehicles will get you there on time. With our Meet and Greet service, your friendly driver will be waiting for you at the airport on arrival, holding a sign with your name displayed. Please let us know if you are travelling with ski equipment or excess baggage at the time of booking to ensure we accommodate this. Bansko transfers are also available from Plovdiv Airport.

Shuttle services

Our Bansko shuttle transfers take approximately 180 minutes, this time is an estimate as it depends on the number of stops and traffic. Our shuttle transfers run according to a schedule, so when you arrive at the airport you might have to wait for the next scheduled shuttle. Your booking voucher will include all information on how to locate your transfer.

Things to see and do in Bansko

Bansko offers very different sights and activities depending on the time of year you choose to visit. During the summer months, the mountain town is a glorious place for hiking and walking, with lots of forests to explore and peaks to climb. There is a choice of swimming pools, mini-golf and tubing for families looking for some fun while cycling, mountain biking and horse riding are all popular here as well.

Pirin Street, Bansko’s main street, offers some shopping, particularly for winter sports equipment, plus a choice of cafes and restaurants. During the ski season, this is where you’ll find most of the apres ski evenings and parties, and there is some buzzing nightlife to be had here. There is also a little sightseeing to be done in the town, and a visit to the Neofit Rilski House Museum or the Holy Trinity Church offers a little insight into the history of the area.

Top attractions

Of course, the main draw for visitors to Bansko are its ski runs; as Bulgaria’s biggest ski resort, it has 16 runs in total, spread across three different mountain peaks. There is a ski school for beginners and children, as well as the option to rent equipment.

Another great thing to do while you’re here is ride the Septemvri-Dobrinishte line, a narrow gauge railway line that runs through the mountains, taking in some spectacular scenery.

Best restaurants

Don’t miss the opportunity to discover an authentic Bulgarian Mehanas (a traditional tavern) while you’re here. A meal usually consists of a light salad, followed by a warm stew or kebab roasted over an open fire - Mehana Chanove comes highly recommended.

For a more International menu, Euphoria Bar & Grill can be found right next to the gondola and does everything from Chinese to pizza or steak. Another option is the London Pub, which serves up your typical pub food and a variety of different burgers.

When to go?

It depends on what kind of holiday you are looking for as to when you want to go. For skiing and snowboarding holidays, the best time to visit is between December and March. Although December can also be quite wet, so not ideal for hiking or outdoor adventure type of holiday.

In the summer months, the temperatures can peak around 30 degrees, so a late spring or early autumn visit may be best for a holiday with lots of active pursuits.

Nearby resorts

• Borovets
• Velingrad
• Skopje
• Velingrad
• Sofia City Centre
• Veliko Turnovo