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

The cheapest way to get from Sandanski to Skopje is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandanski to Skopje is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Sandanski and Skopje?

No, there is no direct bus from Sandanski to Skopje station. However, there are services departing from Sandanski and arriving at Skopje Central Bus Station via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Sandanski to Skopje?

The distance between Sandanski and Skopje is 281 km. The road distance is 208.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sandanski to Skopje without a car is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 7h 26m and costs $40 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Sandanski to Skopje, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandanski to Skopje bus from?

Sandanski to Skopje bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sandanski station.

Where does the Sandanski to Skopje bus arrive?

Sandanski to Skopje bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thessaloniki train station.

What is the time difference between Sandanski and Skopje?

Skopje is 1h behind Sandanski. It is currently 4:20 PM in Sandanski and 3:20 PM in Skopje.

Can I drive from Sandanski to Skopje?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandanski to Skopje is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Sandanski to Skopje.

Where can I stay near Skopje?

There are 1871+ hotels available in Skopje.

Sandanski to Skopje - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sandanski to Skopje by car, train, or bus

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Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Sandanski to Gevgelijacar
2. Take the train from Gevgelija to Skopjetrain 632 / ...
4h 37m
$30–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Dupnitsabus
2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Kyustendilbus
3. Take the bus from Kyustendil to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
8h 15m
$24–32
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki train stationbus N983 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Stationbus Simeonidis
7h 26m
$41–64
Drive 208.4 km
1. Drive from Sandanski to Skopjecar 208.4 km
2h 48m
$33–48
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Dupnitsa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Kyustendilbus
3. Take the bus from Kyustendil to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
8h 35m
$25–34

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Distance: 280.5 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Sandanski, Bulgaria and Skopje, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from Sandanski to Skopje Central Bus Station via Thessaloniki train station and Thessaloniki in around 7h 26m.

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