There are 3 ways to get from Calafat to Sandanski by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus 1950
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus
8h 20m$40–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain Ic
- Take the train from Sofia to Strumyanitrain Ic
10h 44m$12–19Drive 362.2 km
- Drive from Calafat to Sandanskicar 362.2 km
5h 18m$58–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calafat to Sandanski is to train which costs $11 - $20 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Calafat to Sandanski is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Calafat to Sandanski. However, there are services departing from Calafat and arriving at Sandanski via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Calafat to Sandanski. However, there are services departing from Vidin and arriving at Strumyani via Sofia Sever and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Calafat and Sandanski is 556 km. The road distance is 362.2 km.
The best way to get from Calafat to Sandanski without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Calafat to Sandanski, including transfers.
Calafat to Sandanski bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calafat station.
Calafat to Sandanski train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Vidin station.
The best way to get from Calafat to Sandanski is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $20 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Calafat, Romania and Sandanski, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Calafat to Sandanski via Sofia and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Calafat to Sandanski via Vidin, Sofia Sever, Sofia, Strumyani, and Strumyani in around 10h 44m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Vidin to Sofia Sever
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $4–7
Train from Sofia to Strumyani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calafat to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- info@bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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More Questions & Answers
Calafat to Sandanski bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.
Calafat to Sandanski train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia Sever station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calafat to Sandanski is 362 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Calafat to Sandanski.
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