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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Sandanski is to train which costs $5 - $9 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Sandanski is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Sandanski?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Central Bus Station station and arriving at Sandanski Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Sofia to Sandanski?

The distance between Sofia and Sandanski is 157 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Sandanski without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $12 - $22.

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

The bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Station takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Sandanski bus from?

Sofia to Sandanski bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Train or bus from Sofia to Sandanski?

The best way to get from Sofia to Sandanski is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $12 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Sofia to Sandanski bus arrive?

Sofia to Sandanski bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sandanski Bus Station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Sandanski?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Sandanski is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Sofia to Sandanski.

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

Book your Sofia to Sandanski bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sandanski?

There are 331+ hotels available in Sandanski.

Sofia to Sandanski - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Sandanski by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
2h 50m
$12–22
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sofia to Strumyanitrain Ic
4h 21m
$5–9
Drive 158.2 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Sandanskicar 158.2 km
2h 2m
$25–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sofia to Sandanskitaxi 158.2 km
2h 2m
$110–130

Sofia to Sandanski by bus

52Weekly Buses

2h 50mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.3 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Strumyani 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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