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How to get fromPlovdiv to Skopjeby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Plovdiv to Skopje by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus bus N1999
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus bus Citylines 67
    7h 20m
    $28–40

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus bus Citylines 67
    8h 20m
    $17–23

  3. Drive  333.5 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Skopjecar car 333.5 km
    4h 46m
    $53–76

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane plane SOF - SKP
    9h 8m
    $109–340

  5. Bus via Plovdiv

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    9h 11m
    $31–52

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Skopje, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Skopje Nikola Karev via Sofia and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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