What is the cheapest way to get from Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island?

The cheapest way to get from Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island is to bus and train and car ferry which costs €85 - €160 and takes 16h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island?

The fastest way to get from Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island is to bus and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €85 - €200.

How far is it from Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island?

The distance between Blagoevgrad and Santorini Island is 736 km.

How do I travel from Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island without a car?

The best way to get from Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 16h 47m and costs €85 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Santorini Island?

There are 2111+ hotels available in Santorini Island.

Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island by bus, plane, train, car ferry, busferry, ferry, or car

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

Bus, bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
2. Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
3. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Santorini (JTR)SKG - JTR
6h 38m
€89–199
Bus, train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
16h 47m
€87–151
Bus, train, car ferry via Páros
1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
2. Take the train from Serres to ThessalonikiRe
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
5. Take the car ferry from Paros to Thira Santorini Port
18h 35m
€126–191
Bus, bus and ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop
2. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
3. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Port
23h 34m
€161–202
Train to Sofia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Zaharna Fabrika
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Santorini (JTR)SOF - JTR
8h 57m
€90–247
Bus, bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly
1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
2. Take the bus from Serres to Alexandroupoli
3. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Santorini (JTR)AXD - JTR
9h 47m
€102–224
Bus to Kavala International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Kavala Central Bus Station
2. Fly from Kavala International Airport (KVA) to Santorini (JTR)KVA - JTR
10h 46m
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Kavala Central Bus Station
2. Take the ferry from Kavala to MykonosBsf
3. Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Thira Santorini Port
28h 39m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Blagoevgrad to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
13h 31m
€173–262

Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island by bus, train, foot, and car ferry

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16h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 736.1 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria and Santorini Island, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Blagoevgrad to Santorini Island. However, you can take the bus to Serres, take the bus to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, walk to Thessaloniki KTEL, take the bus to Thessaloniki Airport, walk to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) airport, then fly to Santorini (JTR). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Thira Santorini Port via Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop, Thessaloniki, Athens, Piraeus, and Port of Piraeus in around 16h 47m.

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