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

The cheapest way to get from Sandanski to Plovdiv is to bus which costs $10 - $12 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandanski to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Sandanski and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Sandanski to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Sandanski and arriving at Plovdiv Bus Station South via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Sandanski to Plovdiv?

The distance between Sandanski and Plovdiv is 306 km. The road distance is 228.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sandanski to Plovdiv without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 5h 40m and costs $22 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Sandanski to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandanski to Plovdiv bus from?

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

Train or bus from Sandanski to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Sandanski to Plovdiv is to bus via Sofia which takes 5h 40m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $17 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Sandanski to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Sandanski to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Sandanski to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandanski to Plovdiv is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Sandanski to Plovdiv.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sandanski to Plovdiv?

Book your Sandanski to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 775+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Sandanski to Plovdiv - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Sandanski to Plovdiv by bus, train, or car

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 Sofia
best
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofiabus N980
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus N1999
5h 40m
$23–39
Bus via Samokov
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Samokovbus
2. Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdivbus
7h 40m
$9–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofiabus N980
2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain 8611 / ...
6h 10m
$17–28
Drive 228.1 km
1. Drive from Sandanski to Plovdivcar 228.1 km
3h 44m
$36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Blagoevgradbus
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Plovdivbus
6h 58m
$11–12
Train
1. Take the train from Strumyani to Sofiatrain 5612 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain 8611 / ...
7h 52m
$10–17

Sandanski to Plovdiv by bus

5Weekly Buses

5h 40mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sandanski to Plovdiv.

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Distance: 305.7 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Sandanski, Bulgaria and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Sandanski to Plovdiv Bus Station South via Sofia in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandanski to Plovdiv via Strumyani, Strumyani, and Sofia in around 7h 52m.

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