How far is Sofia from Sandanski?

Sofia and Sandanski are 126 km (79 miles) apart.

Bus from Sofia to Sandanski starting at $18 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Sandanski on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 15m	11:25am	Sandanski Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 50m	1:20pm	Sandanski Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h 20m	3:20pm	Sandanski Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 55m	6:25pm	Sandanski Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-11-09 EET.

Get from Sofia to Sandanski

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

129 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,945 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

The driver was noted for being very professional, and the air conditioning functioned well throughout the trip. However, there were some concerns about ticket acceptance as a user reported difficulty with electronic tickets when only paper documents were accepted by the driver.

Union Ivkoni Sofia Sandanski recent customer reviews

The driver was very professional. The air conditioning was on and working well throughout the whole trip.

Margarita G.

August 1, 2025

I almost missed the trip, the driver refused the message on my phone and wanted the paper document.

Michel G.

March 20, 2024

Шофьорът се държеше изключително нервно, грубо и троснато. Надявам се да е имал лош ден. Ако това е поведението/състоянието му по принцип, освен че е неуважително за пътниците, изглежда като да има твърде опънати нерви за отговорността която носи като шофьор на атобус. Благодаря за възможността да коментирам.

Rosen P.

December 24, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Sandanski by bus

How far is Sofia from Sandanski?
Sofia and Sandanski are 126 km (79 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

$18

11-15

$18

Today

$18

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$18

11-18

$18

11-19

$18

11-20

$18

11-21

$18

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Sandanski was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Sandanski, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $18 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Sandanski based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-18.