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

The cheapest way to get from Bled to Sandanski is to bus via Sofia which costs $55 - $140 and takes 20h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bled to Sandanski is to drive which takes 10h 38m and costs $170 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Bled and Sandanski?

No, there is no direct bus from Bled to Sandanski. However, there are services departing from Bled and arriving at Sandanski via Ljubljana and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.

How far is it from Bled to Sandanski?

The distance between Bled and Sandanski is 1137 km. The road distance is 1127.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bled to Sandanski without a car is to bus which takes 18h 37m and costs $110 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 18h 37m to get from Bled to Sandanski, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bled to Sandanski bus from?

Bled to Sandanski bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Bled station.

Where does the Bled to Sandanski bus arrive?

Bled to Sandanski bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana station.

What is the time difference between Bled and Sandanski?

Sandanski is 1h ahead of Bled. It is currently 4:24 PM in Bled and 5:24 PM in Sandanski.

Can I drive from Bled to Sandanski?

Yes, the driving distance between Bled to Sandanski is 1127 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Bled to Sandanski.

Where can I stay near Sandanski?

There are 324+ hotels available in Sandanski.

Bled to Sandanski - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Bled to Sandanski by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Blagoevgrad
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Sandanski
18h 37m
$110–124
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Sandanski
20h 57m
$59–136
Drive 1,127.4 km
1. Drive from Bled to Sandanski1,127.4 km
10h 38m
$178–257
Fly Ljubljana to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LJU - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Sandanski
12h 4m
$137–336
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt Airport
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)KLU - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sandanski Bus Station
14h 46m
$249–846
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt Airport
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)KLU - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Sandanski
13h 44m
$202–666
Shuttle to Vienna International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Wien Hbf
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)VIE - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Sandanski
12h 19m
$147–920

Bled to Sandanski by bus

2Weekly Buses

18h 37mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,137.1 km
Duration: 18h 37m

What companies run services between Bled, Slovenia and Sandanski, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bled to Sandanski via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana, Ljubljana, and Blagoevgrad in around 18h 37m.

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