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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sandanski and Sofia takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sandanski to Sofia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration
158 km
Distance
$11
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Sandanski to Sofia bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Sandanski and Sofia. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sandanski is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Sofia at 10:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sandanski to Sofia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Sandanski to Sofia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 157.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Sandanski, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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