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There are 7 ways to get from Sandanski to Varna by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane SOF - VAR
    5h 31m
    $147–279

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Strumyani to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain train Ic
    12h 59m
    $12–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 1697 / ...
    10h
    $35–62

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Varnatrain train Ic
    11h 19m
    $13–19

  5. Drive  585.4 km

    1. Drive from Sandanski to Varnacar car 585.4 km
    7h 18m
    $93–134

  6. Bus, train via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain train Ic
    11h 21m
    $13–19

  7. Bus via Sandanski Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 26m
    $37–68

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Sandanski to Varna Central Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandanski to Varna via Strumyani, Strumyani, Sofia, Централна Гара, Гара София Север, and Sofia Sever in around 12h 59m.

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