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There are 7 ways to get from Sandanski to Athens by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus N983 / ...
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    8h 8m
    €31–51

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus N983 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    9h
    €17–61

  3. Drive 602.2 km

    1. Drive from Sandanski to Athenscar car 602.2 km
    7h 1m
    €108–156

  4. Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SKG - ATH
    6h 6m
    €65–147

  5. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Sandanski to Mandrakicar car
    2. Take the train from Mandraki to Thessalonikitrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    8h 32m
    €37–57

  6. Bus via Volos

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Volos KTEL Magnisiasbus bus N983
    2. Take the bus from Volos to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetbus bus
    10h 45m
    €50–75

  7. Bus to Sofia Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SOF - ATH
    8h 3m
    €77–190

Sandanski to Athens by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Sandanski to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Thessaloniki train station and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 9h.

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