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

The cheapest way to get from Sandanski to Istanbul is to bus via Plovdiv which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 15h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandanski to Istanbul is to drive and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sandanski and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sandanski to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sandanski and arriving at Istanbul via Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Sandanski to Istanbul?

The distance between Sandanski and Istanbul is 883 km. The road distance is 592.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sandanski to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Sandanski to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandanski to Istanbul bus from?

Sandanski to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Sandanski station.

Train or bus from Sandanski to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Sandanski to Istanbul is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.000 ₺ - 4.600 ₺ and takes 17h 39m.

Where does the Sandanski to Istanbul bus arrive?

Sandanski to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Blagoevgrad station.

Can I drive from Sandanski to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandanski to Istanbul is 593 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Sandanski to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3030+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Sandanski to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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

Drive to Skopje International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Drive from Sandanski to Skopje-Airport-SKPcar
2. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SKP - SAW
5h 19m
₺3,579–7,994
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
15h 57m
₺1,000–4,369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Blagoevgradbus
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbulbus
11h 35m
₺1,618–2,367
Drive 592.5 km
1. Drive from Sandanski to Istanbulcar 592.5 km
7h 14m
₺4,202–6,069
Drive to Skopje International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Drive from Sandanski to Skopje-Airport-SKPcar
2. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKP - IST
5h 5m
₺5,666–12,973
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKG - IST
7h 37m
₺4,602–8,943
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
8h 14m
₺4,840–11,042
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
8h 17m
₺5,653–11,063
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Samokovbus
2. Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdivbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
15h 40m
₺1,560–2,066
Train
1. Take the train from Strumyani to Sofiatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
17h 39m
₺1,012–4,575

Sandanski to Istanbul by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 35mAverage Duration

₺1,618Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 883.4 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Sandanski to Istanbul via Blagoevgrad in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandanski to Yenikapi via Strumyani, Strumyani, Sofia, and Halkali in around 17h 39m.

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