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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 Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    5h 15m
    $12–18

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    5h 45m
    $7–12

  3. Drive 228.1 km

    1. Drive from Sandanski to Plovdivcar car 228.1 km
    3h 34m
    $36–52

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Plovdivbus bus
    6h 58m
    $9–13

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Strumyani to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    7h 28m
    $7–12

  6. Bus, train via Kostenets

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Samokovbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kostenets to Plovdivtrain train Ic / ...
    7h 37m
    $7–14

Sandanski to Plovdiv by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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 28m.

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