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

The cheapest way to get from Sandanski to Matka is to bus via Sofia which costs $22 - $35 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandanski to Matka is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Sandanski and Matka?

No, there is no direct bus from Sandanski to Matka. However, there are services departing from Sandanski and arriving at S. Glumovo Shkolo via Thessaloniki and Transporten Centar T-Prigradski Linii. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Sandanski to Matka?

The distance between Sandanski and Matka is 375 km. The road distance is 222.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sandanski to Matka without a car is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 9h 33m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Sandanski to Matka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandanski to Matka bus from?

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

Where does the Sandanski to Matka bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sandanski and Matka?

Matka is 1h behind Sandanski. It is currently 7:15 PM in Sandanski and 6:15 PM in Matka.

Can I drive from Sandanski to Matka?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandanski to Matka is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Sandanski to Matka.

Where can I stay near Matka?

There are 1671+ hotels available in Matka.

Sandanski to Matka - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sandanski to Matka by bus, car, 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.

Bus via Thessaloníki
best
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus N980
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Stationbus Simeonidis
9h 33m
$34–61
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)bus Citylines 67
10h 7m
$22–32
Drive 222.7 km
1. Drive from Sandanski to Matkacar 222.7 km
3h 8m
$36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Dupnitsabus
2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Kyustendilbus
3. Take the bus from Kyustendil to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
9h 48m
$24–33
Drive, train
1. Drive from Sandanski to Miravtsicar
2. Take the train from Miravtsi to Skopje, Transporten Centartrain
4h 36m
$39–77

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sandanski to Matka.

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Distance: 375.1 km
Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Sandanski, Bulgaria and Matka, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from Sandanski to S. Glumovo Shkolo via Thessaloniki train station, Thessaloniki, Skopje Central Bus Station, and Transporten Centar T-Prigradski Linii in around 9h 33m.

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