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There are 5 ways to get from Patras to Sandanski by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Patras to Larisabus bus
    2. Take the train from Larissa to Thessalonikitrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus bus
    9h 58m
    $60–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pátra to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Sandanskibus bus
    12h 21m
    $31–46

  3. Drive  590.7 km

    1. Drive from Patras to Sandanskicar car 590.7 km
    6h 16m
    $122–176

  4. Bus via Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus bus N980
    11h 48m
    $69–94

  5. Bus via Náfpaktos

    1. Take the bus from Náfpaktos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sandanskibus bus N980
    13h 33m
    $80–120

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  • Distance: 593 km
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Sandanski, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Patras to Sandanski via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Thessaloniki KTEL, Thessaloniki Airport, Thessaloniki Neos Sidirodromikos Stathmos, and Thessaloniki train station in around 11h 48m.

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