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Compare bus for Thessaloniki to Sandanski
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Sandanski among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 1h 49m 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.
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How to get from Thessaloniki to Sandanski by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Sandanski is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
08:15 AM 2h15 Thessaloniki 10:30 AM Sandanski $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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08:15 AM 2h15 Thessaloniki 10:30 AM Sandanski $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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08:15 AM 2h15 Thessaloniki 10:30 AM Sandanski $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:15 AM 2h15 Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) 3:30 AM Sandanski, Bus Station (Сандански, Автогара) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
08:00 AM 2h30 Thessaloniki 10:30 AM Sandanski $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:00 AM 2h30 Thessaloniki, Central Bus Station Makedonia 3:30 AM Sandanski, Bus Station (Сандански, Автогара) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thessaloniki and Sandanski as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Thessaloniki, Station Monastiriou (Θεσσαλονίκηб, Στάση Μοναστηρίου) and arrive in Sandanski, Bus Station (Сандански, Автогара).
- Travel with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus to go to Sandanski by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus.
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