How do you get to Bansko?

Like many ski resorts, you fly to the nearest city, then drive into the mountains
Bansko is situated about 160 km from the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, and the roads are good. The last few years have seen great improvements to Bulgarian road infrastructure and increased interest in Bansko has meant great improvements to the local roads. From Sofia International airport, there are several options to reach Bansko.

First step - Fly to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria
You can fly into Sofia, Bulgaria from many capital cities. Both full service and low cost carriers fly to into Sofia now so it is just a matter of shopping around for the best price from the carriers which fly from your home city. To help with your search there is a selection of airlines and flight booking services below. In addition, here is the link to Sofia Airport.

By Bus - very economical and regular service
The most common option is the bus. There are regular bus lines from Sofia to Bansko and many of the other villages in the area in just under three hours. A one-way ticket from Central station in Sofia will cost around 7 euros. Small groups can also take advantage of the charter busses that travel to and from the resort town directly from the airport. For approximately 25 euros per person, the trip takes just under two hours. Visit the following link for more information: Central Bus Station Sofia - Timetable

Rent a car and driver - the easiest option and not so expensive
Or if you don’t want to drive yourself, a car and driver can be hired to Bansko for about 80 euros.  Don’t forget that in this case, you should also consider leaving the driver a tip. If you are hoping for a little more comfort and convenience, you can rent a car for approximately 25euro per day plus taxes.