How to Travel from
Sandanski to Istanbul
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Sandanski, Bulgaria → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sandanski to Istanbul
Composite routes from Sandanski to Istanbul
Cheapest
6 h 55 min
Car
702 km.
from $38
Other
14 h
476 km.
from $35.43
14 h 22 min
Bus, Train
476 km.
from $82.23
8 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
476 km.
from $249.98
11 h 1 min
476 km.
from $72.87
8 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
476 km.
from $174.13
8 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
476 km.
from $164.38
Route Navigator Sandanski - Istanbul
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Поленишки път
Поленишки път, 12 м
12 м
Turn left onto Бистрица
Бистрица, 1 km 688 м
1 km 688 м
Turn right
123 м
123 м
Turn right onto Георги Казепов
Георги Казепов, 27 м
27 м
Turn left onto Любен Каравелов
Любен Каравелов, 1 km 816 м
1 km 816 м
Turn right onto Тодор Каблешков
Тодор Каблешков, 395 м
395 м
Turn slight left onto бул. Свобода
бул. Свобода, 388 м
388 м
Turn left onto 1
24 м
24 м
Keep right onto бул. Европа
бул. Европа, 1 km 444 м
1 km 444 м
Turn left and take А 3 toward Петрич, Кулата
Петрич, Кулата, А 3, 20 km 376 м
20 km 376 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Струма
Автомагистрала Струма, 1 km 74 м
1 km 74 м
Continue onto Θεσσαλονίκη - Προμαχώνας
Θεσσαλονίκη - Προμαχώνας, 32 km 41 м
32 km 41 м
Keep right and drive toward Σέρρες, Κάτω Χριστός
Σέρρες, Κάτω Χριστός, 2 km 256 м
2 km 256 м
Continue onto Συνδετήρια Οδός
Συνδετήρια Οδός, 71 м
71 м
Turn left
145 м
145 м
Turn sharp right onto Σερρών - Προμαχώνα
Σερρών - Προμαχώνα, 3 km 942 м
3 km 942 м
Keep left onto ΕΟ63
32 м
32 м
Turn left onto Κωνσταντίνου Καραμανλή
Κωνσταντίνου Καραμανλή, 5 km 960 м
5 km 960 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου
Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου, 1 km 381 м
1 km 381 м
Turn slight right onto προέκταση Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου
προέκταση Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου, 2 km 760 м
2 km 760 м
Continue onto προέκταση Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου
προέκταση Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου, 82 м
82 м
Continue onto Σερρών - Δράμας
Σερρών - Δράμας, 35 km 261 м
35 km 261 м
Keep right
32 km 372 м
32 km 372 м
Turn left onto Παράκαμψη Ελευθερούπολης
Παράκαμψη Ελευθερούπολης, 1 km 980 м
1 km 980 м
Turn slight right onto Παράκαμψη Ελευθερούπολης
Παράκαμψη Ελευθερούπολης, 99 м
99 м
Turn left onto Θεσσαλονίκης - Καβάλας
Θεσσαλονίκης - Καβάλας, 11 km 70 м
11 km 70 м
Keep right and drive toward Ξάνθη
Ξάνθη, 191 km 423 м
191 km 423 м
Keep right onto D-110
28 km 257 м
28 km 257 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tekirdağ - İpsala Yolu
Tekirdağ - İpsala Yolu, 77 km 234 м
77 km 234 м
Keep right onto İsmet İnönü Bulvarı and drive toward Liman, Kumbağ, Şehir Merkezi, Süleymanpaşa
İsmet İnönü Bulvarı, Liman, Kumbağ, Şehir Merkezi, Süleymanpaşa, 9 km 191 м
9 km 191 м
Keep right onto Üniversite Köprülü Kavşağı and drive toward Marmaraereğlisi, İstanbul
Üniversite Köprülü Kavşağı, Marmaraereğlisi, İstanbul, 17 km 92 м
17 km 92 м
Keep right onto D-110
35 km 794 м
35 km 794 м
Keep left onto Kınalı Otoyol Bağlantı Yolu and take O-3 toward İstanbul Havalimanı, İstanbul, Edirne, Marmara Ceza İnfaz Kurumu
Kınalı Otoyol Bağlantı Yolu, İstanbul Havalimanı, İstanbul, Edirne, Marmara Ceza İnfaz Kurumu, O-3, 7 km 57 м
7 km 57 м
Keep right onto Kınalı Kavşağı and take O-3 toward Silivri, İstanbul
Kınalı Kavşağı, Silivri, İstanbul, O-3, 65 km 656 м
65 km 656 м
Keep right onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi
Avrupa Otoyolu, Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi, 1 km 569 м
1 km 569 м
Continue onto Avrupa Otoyolu and take O-3 toward Aksaray, Otogar
Avrupa Otoyolu, Aksaray, Otogar, O-3, 9 km 932 м
9 km 932 м
Keep right
1 km 987 м
1 km 987 м
Turn left
23 м
23 м
Turn right onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 222 м
222 м
Continue onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 1 km 719 м
1 km 719 м
Keep left
45 м
45 м
Turn right
59 м
59 м
Continue onto Sofular Caddesi
Sofular Caddesi, 150 м
150 м
Turn sharp right onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 94 м
94 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sandanski to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Union Ivkoni
Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Serres
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$7.61
Bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$8.15–$14.13
Alpar Turizm
Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
info@alparturizm.com.tr
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Haskovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48
Crazy Holidays
Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Sandanski to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$59.78
Bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$46.74
Bus from Sandanski to Haskovo
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$48.91–$70.65
Arda Tur
Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Metro Turizm
Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
KTEL Serron
Phone:
+30 23210-22822
Email:
ktelserres@gmail.com
Website:
ktelserron.gr/
Bus from Serres to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Pegasus Airlines
Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$260.87
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Tarom
Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.00–$61.57
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sandanski to Istanbul?
The cheapest way to get from Sandanski to Istanbul is to bus which costs $19.57 - $31.52 and takes 14h.
What is the fastest way to get from Sandanski to Istanbul?
The fastest way to get from Sandanski to Istanbul is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Sandanski and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct bus from Sandanski station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sandanski Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Serres and Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
How far is it from Sandanski to Istanbul?
The distance between Sandanski and Istanbul is 636 km. The road distance is 721.7 km.
How do I travel from Sandanski to Istanbul without a car?
The best way to get from Sandanski to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .
How long does it take to get from Sandanski to Istanbul?
It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Sandanski to Istanbul, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sandanski to Istanbul bus from?
Sandanski to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sandanski Bus Station.
Where does the Sandanski to Istanbul bus arrive?
Sandanski to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Serres Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Sandanski and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Sandanski. It is currently 10:52 in Sandanski and 11:52 in Istanbul.
Can I drive from Sandanski to Istanbul?
Yes, the driving distance between Sandanski to Istanbul is 722 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Sandanski to Istanbul.
Where can I stay near Istanbul?
There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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