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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Sandanski is to bus which costs $24 - $40 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varna to Sandanski is to fly and bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $150 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Sandanski?

No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Sandanski. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Sandanski via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Varna to Sandanski?

The distance between Varna and Sandanski is 600 km. The road distance is 595.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Varna to Sandanski without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $24 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Varna to Sandanski, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varna to Sandanski bus from?

Varna to Sandanski bus services, operated by Global Biomet, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.

Train or bus from Varna to Sandanski?

The best way to get from Varna to Sandanski is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Varna to Sandanski bus arrive?

Varna to Sandanski bus services, operated by Global Biomet, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Varna to Sandanski?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Sandanski is 596 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Varna to Sandanski.

Where can I stay near Sandanski?

There are 314+ hotels available in Sandanski.

Varna to Sandanski - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Varna to Sandanski by bus, train, car, or plane

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 Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus StationGlobal Biomet
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Sandanski
9h 45m
$25–38
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Sever2612 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Strumyani5615 / ...
13h 1m
$22–37
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Sever2612 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to SandanskiN980 / ...
11h 9m
$34–52
Drive 595.8 km
1. Drive from Varna to Sandanski595.8 km
7h 8m
$94–136
Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)VAR - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Sandanski
6h 38m
$152–283
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofia2616 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Sandanski
11h 20m
$24–36
Bus via Omurtag Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Omurtag Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Omurtag to Sofia - Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Station
12h 5m
$30–44
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)VAR - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sandanski Bus Station
12h 40m
$198–489

Varna to Sandanski by bus

27Weekly Buses

12h 5mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600 km
Duration: 9h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sandanski via Sofia in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varna to Sandanski via Sofia Sever, Modna K″shcha Agresiya, Tsentralna Gara, Sofia, Strumyani, and Strumyani in around 13h 1m.

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