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

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There are 4 ways to get from Plovdiv to Skopje by bus, car, or train

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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
    $29–44

  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
    $17–24

  3. Drive 333.5 km

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

  4. 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

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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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