There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
2h 50m$15–23Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Strumyanitrain Ic
4h 25m$4–8Drive 156.2 km
- Drive from Sofia to Sandanski Bus Stationcar 156.2 km
1h 59m$26–37Bus via Sandanski
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus
3h 9m$5–12
Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station is to train which costs $3 - $8 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $25 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Central Bus Station station and arriving at Sandanski Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Strumyani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Sofia and Sandanski Bus Station is 157 km. The road distance is 156.2 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $15 - $23.
The bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Station takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $15 - $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Sandanski Bus Station, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 2h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Strumyani 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Strumyani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sandanski Bus Station.
Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Strumyani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Sofia to Sandanski Bus Station.
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