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How to get fromSandanski to Istanbulby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Sandanski to Istanbul by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Skopje International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Sandanski to Skopje-Airport-SKPcar car
    2. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SKP - SAW
    5h 19m
    ₺4,358–15,376

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Samokovbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kostenets to Istanbul(Halkali)train train Ic
    20h 53m
    ₺806–1,139

  3. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1999
    11h 50m
    ₺1,451–2,461

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Strumyani to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    17h 43m
    ₺1,024–4,628

  5. Drive  592.5 km

    1. Drive from Sandanski to Istanbulcar car 592.5 km
    7h 14m
    ₺4,831–6,978

  6. Drive to Skopje International Airport, fly to Istanbul Airport

    1. Drive from Sandanski to Skopje-Airport-SKPcar car
    2. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane SKP - IST
    5h 11m
    ₺7,655–13,353

  7. Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Istanbul Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane SKG - IST
    8h 7m
    ₺5,763–14,176

  8. Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane SOF - IST
    8h 19m
    ₺4,493–14,703

  9. Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SOF - SAW
    8h 21m
    ₺5,896–18,726

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbulbus bus
    12h 45m
    ₺1,626–2,311

Sandanski to Istanbul by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 883.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Sandanski, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Sandanski to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Sofia Central Bus Station and Sofia in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandanski to Yenikapi via Strumyani, Strumyani, Sofia, and Halkali in around 17h 43m.

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