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How to get fromAthens to Sandanskiby train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus bus N980
    8h 52m
    $49–72

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus bus N980
    9h 25m
    $22–75

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thessalonikiferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus bus N980
    31h 50m
    $219–511

  4. Drive  602.6 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Sandanskicar car 602.6 km
    7h 3m
    $127–183

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Mandrakitrain train Re
    3. Drive from Mandraki to Sandanskicar car
    8h 52m
    $56–82

  6. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ATH - SKG
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus bus
    7h 16m
    $75–142

  7. Fly to Sofia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus bus
    8h 24m
    $77–190

Athens to Sandanski by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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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