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How to get fromSofia to SandanskiBy bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2h 50m
    $12–22
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Strumyanitrain train Ic
    4h 21m
    $5–9
  3. Drive 158.2 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Sandanskicar car 158.2 km
    2h 2m
    $25–36
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sofia to Sandanskitaxi taxi 158.2 km
    2h 2m
    $110–130

Sofia to Sandanski by bus

Calendar52Weekly Buses
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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