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There are 9 ways to get from Kyiv to Skopje by bus, train, car or plane

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Bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo  •  32h 25m

  1. Take the bus from Kyiv OFIS to Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROL
  2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia Central Bus Station
  3. Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centar

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Bus  •  34h 35m

  1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Station
  2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
  3. Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centar

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Train, bus via Sankt Pölten  •  40h 32m

  1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Wien Hbf
  2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbf Rj / ...
  3. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Skopje, Transporten Centar

Train, bus  •  41h 37m

  1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Ungheni 351
  2. Take the train from Ungeny to Bucuresti Nord 401
  3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofia Ir
  4. Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centar

Drive  •  19h 52m

  1. Drive from Kyiv to Skopje 1545.2 km

Bus to Chisinau, fly to Skopje  •  19h 7m

  1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus Station to Chişinău
  2. Fly from Chisinau (RMO) to Skopje (SKP) RMO - SKP

Bus to Chisinau, fly to Pristina, drive  •  18h 40m

  1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus Station to Chişinău
  2. Fly from Chisinau (RMO) to Pristina (PRN) RMO - PRN
  3. Drive from Pristina to Skopje

Bus to Iasi, fly to Skopje  •  27h 26m

  1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus Station to Iasi Airport
  2. Fly from Iasi (IAS) to Skopje (SKP) IAS - SKP

Bus to Chisinau, fly to Thessaloniki, bus  •  21h 10m

  1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus Station to Chişinău
  2. Fly from Chisinau (RMO) to Thessaloniki (SKG) RMO - SKG
  3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Skopje Nikola Karev

Kyiv to Skopje by bus

1 Weekly Buses
34h 35m Average Duration
$45 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Skopje is to bus which costs 1 800 ₴ - 3 400 ₴ and takes 34h 35m.

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The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Skopje is to bus and fly and drive which takes 18h 40m and costs 6 000 ₴ - 18 000 ₴.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kyiv station to Skopje. However, there are services departing from Kyiv Central Bus Station and arriving at Skopje, Transporten Centar via Varna Central Bus Station and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 35m.

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The distance between Kyiv and Skopje is 1732 km. The road distance is 1545.2 km.

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The best way to get from Kyiv to Skopje without a car is to bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo which takes 32h 25m and costs 3 400 ₴ - 6 000 ₴.

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It takes approximately 32h 25m to get from Kyiv to Skopje, including transfers.

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Kyiv to Skopje bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from Kyiv Central Bus Station.

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Kyiv to Skopje bus services, operated by Kaleia, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

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Skopje is 1h behind Kyiv. It is currently 8:50 PM in Kyiv and 7:50 PM in Skopje.

Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Skopje is 1545 km. It takes approximately 19h 52m to drive from Kyiv to Skopje.

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  • Distance: 1732.3 km
  • Duration: 32h 25m

What companies run services between Kyiv, Ukraine and Skopje, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from Kyiv central bus station to Skopje via Vasylkivska, Kyiv OFIS, Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROL, Veliko Tarnovo, and Sofia in around 32h 25m.

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Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Website
turkishairlines.com
Flights from Chisinau to Skopje via Istanbul
Ave. Duration
6h 48m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$75 - $270
Flights from Chisinau to Pristina via Istanbul
Ave. Duration
7h 1m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$100 - $370
Flights from Chisinau to Thessaloniki via Istanbul
Ave. Duration
4h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$70 - $260
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Chisinau to Pristina via Vienna
Ave. Duration
10h 20m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $700
Flights from Iasi to Skopje via Vienna
Ave. Duration
8h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $950
Wizz Air
Website
wizzair.com
Flights from Chisinau to Skopje via Bologna
Ave. Duration
6h 15m
When
Tuesday
Estimated price
$170 - $550
Fly One
Website
flyone.eu
Flights from Chisinau to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration
2h
When
Wednesday
Estimated price
$160 - $430
Aegean Airlines
Website
en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Chisinau to Thessaloniki via Athens
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price
$100 - $310
Tarom
Website
tarom.ro
Flights from Chisinau to Thessaloniki via Bucharest Otopeni
Ave. Duration
4h 45m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Estimated price
$110 - $310
Train operators
ÖBB

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.

Contact Details
Phone
05 17 17
Website
oebb.at
Train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
23h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$270 - $370
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Vienna Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf
Ave. Duration
31 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$12 - $17
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Ukrainian Railways (UZ)
Phone
+38 (044) 309-70-01
Email
booking@uz.gov.ua
Website
uz.gov.ua
Train from Kyiv-Pas. to Vienna Hbf
Ave. Duration
23h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$55 - $80
Website
https://uz.gov.ua/en/
Schedules at
https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
Book at
https://booking.uz.gov.ua/en/
2nd class
$55 - $80
Train from Kyiv-Pas. to Ungheni
Ave. Duration
15h 3m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
$40 - $60
Website
https://uz.gov.ua/en/
Schedules at
https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
Book at
https://booking.uz.gov.ua/en/
2nd class
$40 - $60
Railjet

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).

Contact Details
Phone
+43 51717
Website
oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbf
Ave. Duration
33 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$15 - $22
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbf
Ave. Duration
31 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$27 - $31
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Nightjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
nightjet.com
Train from Vienna Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf
Ave. Duration
32 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$21 - $160
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
$140 - $160
Seating Carriage
$21 - $50
Couchette Carriage
$80 - $100
PKP Intercity

The rail network in Poland is conveniently organised, with many connections between cities, making it an effective method of travelling around the country. Tickets for regional and express trains are affordable, with children, students, pensioners, people with disability and large families entitled to discounts. Trains have standard 1st and 2nd class reserved seating, and many overnight trains also offer sleepers and couchettes.

Contact Details
Phone
703 200 200
Website
intercity.pl
Train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbf
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
$8 - $15
Website
https://www.intercity.pl/en/
2nd Class
$8 - $11
1st Class
$12 - $15
Moldovan Railways (CFM)
Phone
+373 22-832-040
Email
cfm@railway.md
Website
railway.md
Train from Ungeny to Bucuresti Nord
Ave. Duration
9h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$26 - $40
Schedules at
railway.md
Bus operators
Luks Istanbul
Phone
+90544 210 2535
Website
luksistanbul.com
Bus from Kyiv OFIS to Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROL
Ave. Duration
20h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$65 - $95
Schedules at
luksistanbul.com
ETAP Group
Phone
+359 2 989000
Email
support.eu@union-ivkoni.com
Website
etapgroup.com
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia Central Bus Station
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$10 - $12
Website
https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
Ave. Duration
7h 15m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$17 - $21
Website
https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Global Biomet
Phone
:+3599884551
Email
office@biomet.bg
Website
biomet.bg
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia Central Bus Station
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$10 - $14
Website
https://biomet.bg/en/
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
Ave. Duration
6h 15m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$12 - $15
Website
https://biomet.bg/en/
Union Ivkoni
Phone
07001 8282
Email
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website
union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia Central Bus Station
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$9 - $16
Website
http://en.union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$17 - $28
Website
http://en.union-ivkoni.com/
STRANDJA
Phone
05952/ 36 35
Email
park@strandja.bg
Website
strandja.bg
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Ave. Duration
4h 21m
Frequency
Once daily
Schedules at
strandja.bg
Makedonija Soobrakaj AD
Phone
+389(0)2 24 02 388
Email
avtobuska@maksoob.com.mk
Website
makedonijasoobrakaj.com
Bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centar
Ave. Duration
4h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$13 - $28
Schedules at
makedonijasoobrakaj.com
Gunsel
Phone
+380 (93) 320-44-44
Email
help@gunsel.ua
Website
gunsel.ua
Bus from Kyiv Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Station
Ave. Duration
21h 20m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
$20 - $29
Website
https://gunsel.ua/
Bus from Kyiv Central Bus Station to Iasi Airport
Ave. Duration
15h 50m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$15 - $22
Website
https://gunsel.ua/
Euro Bus MK
Phone
+389 46 787 312
Website
eurobus.mk
Bus from Sankt Pölten to Skopje, Transporten Centar
Ave. Duration
15h 50m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
$55 - $75
Schedules at
eurobus.mk
Book at
eurobus.mk
Kyiv Bus Terminal
Phone
+38 095 444 44 44
Email
help@ukrpas.com.ua
Bus from Kyiv Central Bus Station to Chişinău
Ave. Duration
9h 45m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$38
Website
https://ukrpas.ua/ru
Simeonidis Tours
Phone
+30-2310540970
Email
info@simeonidistours.gr
Website
simeonidistours.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Skopje Nikola Karev
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
$21 - $40
Schedules at
simeonidistours.gr

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