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

The cheapest way to get from Sandanski to Athens is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandanski to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €60 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Sandanski and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Sandanski to Athens. However, there are services departing from Sandanski and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Sandanski to Athens?

The distance between Sandanski and Athens is 643 km. The road distance is 602.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sandanski to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs €16 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Sandanski to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandanski to Athens bus from?

Sandanski to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sandanski station.

Where does the Sandanski to Athens bus arrive?

Sandanski to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thessaloniki train station.

Can I drive from Sandanski to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandanski to Athens is 602 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Sandanski to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Sandanski to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, car, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Sandanski to Athens by car, train, bus, ferry, or plane

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

Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Sandanski to Rodopoliscar
2. Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain Re
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
8h 32m
€38–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus N980
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
9h 40m
€17–60
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus N980
2. Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
29h 34m
€159–385
Drive 602.2 km
1. Drive from Sandanski to Athenscar 602.2 km
7h 1m
€110–159
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus N980
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
8h 48m
€31–50
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SKG - ATH
6h 22m
€65–156

Sandanski to Athens by bus

5Weekly Buses

9h 40mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 643.2 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Sandanski, Bulgaria and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Sandanski to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Thessaloniki train station and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 9h 40m.

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