What is the distance between Sandanski and Plovdiv?

About 86 miles (139 km) separate Sandanski and Plovdiv.

What are the best sights and things to do in Plovdiv?

Once in Plovdiv, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Regional Ethnographic Museum, Regional Historical Museum - Exposition of Bulgarian Unification 1885, City Art Gallery - Exposition of Tsanko Lavrenov, City Art Gallery - Halls for Temporary Expositions and Regional Archaeological Museum.

Bus Sandanski to Plovdiv from $21 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Sandanski to Plovdiv on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Sandanski Bus Station	12h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Sandanski Bus Station	7h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Sandanski Bus Station	13h 15m	1:15am	Plovdiv Bus and Coach Station Sever	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Sandanski Bus Station	10h 15m	1:15am	Plovdiv Bus and Coach Station Sever	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Sandanski Bus Station	8h 15m	1:15am	Plovdiv Bus and Coach Station Sever	No tags

Get from Sandanski to Plovdiv

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

10h 15mAverage Duration

86 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $23

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sandanski to Plovdiv by bus

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$21

The cheapest trip from Sandanski to Plovdiv was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $21 for a bus ticket from Sandanski to Plovdiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-30.