Sandanski to Athens bus with Ourbus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sandanski to Athens

Showing times and prices for 19 Dec

Cheapest price

£36

Average price

£36

Fastest journey

10 h 15 m

Average duration

10 h 15 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

400 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sandanski to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sandanski to Athens will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Sandanski for Athens every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 400 km distance in an average of 10 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 15 m .

The slowest buses will take 10 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Ourbus
07:1510h15
Sandanski
17:30Athens
£361One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Sandanski to Athens bus times

The table below shows live departures for Sandanski to Athens coaches for today, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 04:06
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Union Ivkoni - Unibus10:15 Sandanski Bus Station
10h15
20:30 Athens0 changesdirect
Union Ivkoni17:00 Sandanski Bus Station
12h30
05:30 Athens1 change
Union Ivkoni - Unibus23:30 Sandanski Bus Station
9h00
08:30 Athens0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Sandanski to Athens

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Buses from Sandanski to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.

There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 400 km distance in 10h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
400 km
Average bus duration
10h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
£38
Buses per day
1
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
10h 0m
First bus
02:35
Last bus
23:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Ourbus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Union Ivkoni from Sandanski to AthensYou can travel by bus between Sandanski to Athens with Ourbus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Union Ivkoni for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Ourbus

About
Union Ivkoni International is a prominent bus company based in Sofia, Bulgaria, established in 1992. It is recognized as the largest bus carrier in Bulgaria and a leader in bus transport across Europe. The company offers extensive services, including regular bus lines, bus rentals, and bus tours, with over 715 daily departures to more than 100 towns in Bulgaria and over 150 towns in Central and Western Europe, Greece, and Turkey. Union Ivkoni also operates its own tourist brand, Uni Holidays, providing various excursions, vacations, and plane tickets.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 45m
Cheapest Price
£36
Ourbus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
Additional luggage
10 USD per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Service animals allowed.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
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ArdaTur

About
ArdaTur is a bus company based in Haskovo, Bulgaria, established in 1991. It offers extensive bus services across seven countries, including Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Germany. ArdaTur operates over 233 daily departures, primarily from major cities like Istanbul, Sofia, and Thessaloniki, providing both intercity and regional routes. The company emphasizes passenger comfort with amenities such as Wi-Fi, restrooms, individual monitors, and complimentary food and drinks on international lines. ArdaTur maintains a modern fleet of over 80 luxury buses and has its own garage and service facility to ensure vehicle reliability and safety.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 0m
Cheapest Price
£42
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage up to 15 kg and two pieces of checked luggage up to 35 kg each are included.
Additional luggage
Additional baggage or cargo is accepted for transport if there is free space and for a separate charge.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, with refunds ranging from 50% to 100% depending on the time before departure, and no refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours prior.
Refund
If the trip is delayed through the fault of the carrier, 100% of the ticket value and compensation for direct costs to the place of departure will be refunded with supporting documents.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are possible when buying a ticket or at Arda Tur offices up to 24 hours before departure during weak periods and 72 hours during busy periods.
Toilets
Accessibility
Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
Bikes
Only foldable bikes are allowed.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 0m
Union Ivkoni - Unibus frequency
1 a day

Union Ivkoni

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
12h 30m
Cheapest Price
£30
Union Ivkoni frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Sandanski to Athens coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sandanski to Athens by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Sandanski to Athens can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Sandanski to Athens is £38; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Sandanski to Athens is 9 h   to travel the 247 mile long journey, with around there is 1 coach per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Sandanski to Athens leaves at 08: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Sandanski to Athens leaves at 23: 30.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Sandanski to Athens without having to change trains with Union Ivkoni - Unibus. There is 1 direct coach from Sandanski to Athens each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a coach from Sandanski to Athens, you can count on Ourbus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus or Union Ivkoni for the best way to get you to Athens. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Sandanski and Athens and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
The cheapest month to travel from Sandanski to Athens by coach is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Sandanski to Athens including taking a coach or ferry.
No, the coach from Sandanski to Athens has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Sandanski to Athens.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Sandanski to Athens.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Sandanski to Athens.
    No, luggage for the coach from Sandanski to Athens needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Sandanski to Athens.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Sandanski to Athens.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Sandanski to Athens.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Sandanski to Athens.

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