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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Sandanski is to fly and bus which costs $95 - $260 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Sandanski is to fly and bus which takes 9h 37m and costs $70 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Sandanski?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Sandanski. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Sandanski via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 16m.

How far is it from Riga to Sandanski?

The distance between Riga and Sandanski is 1767 km. The road distance is 2236.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Sandanski without a car is to bus which takes 36h 16m and costs $160 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Riga to Sandanski, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Sandanski bus from?

Riga to Sandanski bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where does the Riga to Sandanski bus arrive?

Riga to Sandanski bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

Can I drive from Riga to Sandanski?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Sandanski is 2236 km. It takes approximately 24h 48m to drive from Riga to Sandanski.

Where can I stay near Sandanski?

There are 328+ hotels available in Sandanski.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Sandanski by plane, bus, train, car, 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.

Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane RIX - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Sandanskibus
9h 37m
$74–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovobus
3. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sandanskibus
36h 16m
$161–239
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Sofiabus
5. Take the train from Sofia to Strumyanitrain Ic
46h 26m
$235–439
Drive 2,236.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Sandanskicar 2,236.1 km
24h 48m
$403–582
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane RIX - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus
9h 59m
$96–259
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane RIX - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Sofiashuttle
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus
13h 51m
$372–665
Bus via Suceava
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceavabus
3. Take the bus from Suceava to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
4. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sandanskibus
47h 23m
$153–235

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 8mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,767 km
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Sandanski, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Sandanski via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Veliko Tarnovo in around 36h 16m.

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