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Compare bus for Sandanski to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sandanski to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $37 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€21). The journey takes 2h 58m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Sandanski to Sofia
How to get from Sandanski to Sofia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sandanski to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:00 PM2h45Sandanski, Bus Station (Сандански, Автогара)7:45 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:00 PM2h45Sandanski, Bus Station (Сандански, Автогара)7:45 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:00 PM2h45Sandanski, Bus Station (Сандански, Автогара)7:45 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$121One-way0 transfers
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- 3:00 PM2h50Sandanski, Bus Station (Сандански, Автогара)5:50 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$121One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM3h00Sandanski, Bus Station (Сандански, Автогара)10:00 AMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$121One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 PM3h10Sandanski, Bus Station (Сандански, Автогара)3:10 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$121One-way0 transfers
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- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sandanski and Sofia as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sandanski, Bus Station (Сандански, Автогара) and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International to go to Sofia by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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