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There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Sandanski by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Sofia

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    1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Sofia-Bucharest
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus bus
    9h 45m
    $38–45

  2. Drive  540.8 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Sandanskicar car 540.8 km
    7h 18m
    $103–149

  3. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus

    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane OTP - SKG
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus bus
    8h 24m
    $62–238

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sandanskibus bus N980
    9h 55m
    $55–85

  5. Fly to Sofia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane OTP - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus bus
    8h 30m
    $73–220

Bucharest to Sandanski by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Sandanski, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Sandanski via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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