What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Sandanski?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Sandanski is to train and bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Sandanski?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Sandanski is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs $120 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Sandanski?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Sandanski. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Sandanski via Thessaloniki train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Athens to Sandanski?

The distance between Athens and Sandanski is 643 km. The road distance is 612.3 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Sandanski without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Sandanski without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $19 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Sandanski?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Athens to Sandanski, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Sandanski bus from?

Athens to Sandanski bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Sandanski bus arrive?

Athens to Sandanski bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

Can I drive from Athens to Sandanski?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Sandanski is 612 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Athens to Sandanski.

Where can I stay near Sandanski?

There are 307+ hotels available in Sandanski.

Athens to Sandanski - 7 ways to travel via train, car, bus, ferry, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain Re
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Sandanskicar
8h 35m
$43–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus N980
9h 25m
$19–65
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thessalonikiferry Bsf
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus N980
31h 50m
$188–444
Drive 612.3 km
1. Drive from Athens to Sandanskicar 612.3 km
6h 48m
$129–186
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus N980
8h 52m
$34–52
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus
7h 15m
$77–180
Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - 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
$83–201

Athens to Sandanski by bus

5Weekly Buses

9h 25mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 643.2 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Sandanski, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Sandanski via Thessaloniki Monastiriou and Thessaloniki train station in around 9h 25m.

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