There are 5 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus
4h 11m$5–8Train
- Take the train from Zaharna Fabrika to Strumyanitrain Ic
6h 1m$6–9Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Sandanski166.4 km
2h 12mDrive 166.4 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanskicar 166.4 km
2h 12m$27–38Bus via Sandanski Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
4h 31m$15–26
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Sandanski via Хотел Плиска and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Strumyani via Zaharna Fabrika. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sandanski is 176 km. The road distance is 166.4 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $5 - $8.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Zaharna Fabrika station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Sandanski, Bulgaria?
BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski once daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Zaharna Fabrika to Strumyani every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 3h 3m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Zaharna Fabrika to Strumyani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- 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 Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski
- 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 Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- 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 Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski 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 Sofia-SOF to Sandanski
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Sandanski station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Strumyani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sandanski.
There are 331+ hotels available in Sandanski.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sandanski. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.