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How to get fromSandanski to Plovdivby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus via Sofia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    5h 15m
    $14–18

  2. Bus via Samokov

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Samokovbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdivbus bus
    7h 40m
    $10–15

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofiabus bus N980
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train 8611 / ...
    6h 10m
    $22–31

  4. Drive 228.1 km

    1. Drive from Sandanski to Plovdivcar car 228.1 km
    3h 44m
    $36–52

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Plovdivbus bus
    6h 58m
    $11–12

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Strumyani to Sofiatrain train 5612 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train 8611 / ...
    7h 52m
    $10–17

Sandanski to Plovdiv by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sandanski, Bulgaria and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Sandanski to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandanski to Plovdiv via Strumyani, Strumyani, and Sofia in around 7h 52m.

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