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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Sandanski by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikitrainIc
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to RodopolistrainRe
    3. Drive from Rodopolis to Sandanskicar
    8h 35m
    $44–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Sandanski Bus StationbusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670 / ...
    10h 25m
    $30–50

  3. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sandanski Bus StationbusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670 / ...
    9h 40m
    $57–74

  4. Drive 603.4 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Sandanskicar603.4 km
    6h 59m
    $127–183

  5. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)planeATH - SKG
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sandanski Bus Stationbus
    7h 30m
    $71–178

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikitrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sandanski Bus StationbusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670 / ...
    9h 7m
    $33–60

  7. Fly to Sofia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)planeATH - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Sandanskibus
    8h 33m
    $85–202

Athens to Sandanski by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Sandanski, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Sandanski Bus Station via Thessaloniki Monastiriou and Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop in around 9h 40m.

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