There are 5 ways to get from Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3h 22m$5–8Train
- Take the train from Strumyani to Zaharna Fabrikatrain Ic
4h 54m$6–9Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sandanski to Sofia-SOF165.7 km
2h 5mDrive 165.7 km
- Drive from Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF)car 165.7 km
2h 5m$27–38Bus via Sandanski Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h 37m$15–26
Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Sandanski and arriving at Р-Т Александрия via Централна Гара and Хотел Плиска. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Strumyani and arriving at Летище София via Вардар. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Sandanski and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 176 km. The road distance is 165.7 km.
The best way to get from Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $5 - $8.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF), including transfers.
Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Sandanski station.
Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Strumyani station.
The best way to get from Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $9 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Sandanski, Bulgaria and Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria?
BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Strumyani to Zaharna Fabrika every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Strumyani to Zaharna Fabrika
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $3–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sandanski to Sofia-SOF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Zaharna Fabrika station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Sandanski to Sofia Airport (SOF).
There are 2305+ hotels available in Sofia Airport (SOF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sandanski and Sofia Airport (SOF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.