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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Sandanski

Composite routes from Istanbul to Sandanski

Cheapest
6 h 54 min
Car
704 km.
from $38

Transport providers

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times 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 Istanbul to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
info@traventuria.com
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30
Bus from Plovdiv to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$59.78
Bus from Thessaloniki to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$46.74

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$33.70

BG Razpisanie

Email:
info@bgrazpisanie.com
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.48–$4.35
Bus from Dupnitsa to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.89–$6.52

Chona

Phone:
0888 302 311
Email:
chona@abv.bg
Website:
chona.alle.bg/
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Samokov Bus

Phone:
0722 60019
Email:
samokovtouristcenter@mail.bg
Website:
samokov-info.com
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.28–$3.48
Bus from Dupnitsa to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.98

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.00–$239.13

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65
Plane from Istanbul to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
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 Halkalı to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.70–$5.11

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sandanski?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sandanski is to bus which costs $28.26 - $41.30 and takes 12h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sandanski?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sandanski is to drive which takes 6h 57m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Sandanski?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Sandanski. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Sandanski via Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Sandanski?

The distance between Istanbul and Sandanski is 748 km. The road distance is 704.3 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Sandanski without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Sandanski without a car is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs $28.26 - $41.30 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Sandanski?

It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Istanbul to Sandanski, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Sandanski bus from?

Istanbul to Sandanski bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Sandanski bus arrive?

Istanbul to Sandanski bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Blagoevgrad station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sandanski?

Sandanski is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 23:09 in Istanbul and 22:09 in Sandanski.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Sandanski?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sandanski is 704 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Istanbul to Sandanski.

Where can I stay near Sandanski?

There are 299+ hotels available in Sandanski. Prices start at $16.26 per night.
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