There are 4 ways to get from Bulgaria to Lake Ohrid by bus or car
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Bus via Skopje
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus Citylines 67
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Podmoljebus
8h 2m$19–24Drive 390.1 km
- Drive from Sofia to Ohridcar 390.1 km
5h 39m$62–89Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Podmoljebus
8h 22m$30–42Bus via Serdika
- Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Podmoljebus
10h 10m$24–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Lake Ohrid is to bus via Skopje which costs $19 - $24 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Lake Ohrid is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Lake Ohrid. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Podmolje via Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Bulgaria and Lake Ohrid is 397 km. The road distance is 390.1 km.
The best way to get from Bulgaria to Lake Ohrid without a car is to bus via Skopje which takes 8h 2m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Bulgaria to Lake Ohrid, including transfers.
Bulgaria to Lake Ohrid bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Bulgaria to Lake Ohrid bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Skopje Nikola Karev station.
Lake Ohrid is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 10:10 AM in Bulgaria and 9:10 AM in Lake Ohrid.
Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Lake Ohrid is 390 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Bulgaria to Lake Ohrid.
What companies run services between Bulgaria and Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia?
You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Podmolje via Skopje Nikola Karev and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 8h 2m.
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karev
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Citylines
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