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How to get fromSandanski to Mount Athos (Mountain)by bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Sandanski to Mount Athos (Mountain) by bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ouranoupoli to Dafni monasteryferry ferry
    8h 27m

  2. Drive 255.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sandanski to Mount Athos (Mountain)car car 255.6 km
    6h 42m
    €47–67

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis to Ouranoupolibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ouranoupoli to Mount Athos (Mountain)taxi taxi
    9h 13m
    €82–112

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  • Distance: 318.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Sandanski, Bulgaria and Mount Athos (Mountain), Greece?

There is no direct connection from Sandanski to Mount Athos (Mountain). However, you can take the bus to Thessaloniki train station, walk to Thessaloniki New Station, take the line 1 subway to Nea Elvetia, take the taxi to Thessaloniki KTEL Chalkidikis, take the bus to Ouranoupoli, walk to Ouranoupoli, take the ferry to Dafni monastery, then take the taxi to Mount Athos (Mountain). Alternatively, you can drive from Sandanski to Mount Athos (Mountain) in around 6h 42m.

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