What is the cheapest way to get from Skopje to Bitola?

The cheapest way to get from Skopje to Bitola is to bus which costs $19 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skopje to Bitola?

The fastest way to get from Skopje to Bitola is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Skopje and Bitola?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Skopje, Transporten Centar and arriving at Bitola. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Skopje and Bitola?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Skopje and arriving at Bitola. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Skopje to Bitola?

The distance between Skopje and Bitola is 172 km. The road distance is 171.1 km.

How do I travel from Skopje to Bitola without a car?

The best way to get from Skopje to Bitola without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $12 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Skopje to Bitola?

The train from Skopje to Bitola takes 3h 24m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Skopje to Bitola bus from?

Skopje to Bitola bus services, operated by Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola, depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

Where do I catch the Skopje to Bitola train from?

Skopje to Bitola train services, operated by Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD, depart from Skopje station.

Train or bus from Skopje to Bitola?

The best way to get from Skopje to Bitola is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $12 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Skopje to Bitola bus arrive?

Skopje to Bitola bus services, operated by Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola, arrive at Bitola station.

Where does the Skopje to Bitola train arrive?

Skopje to Bitola train services, operated by Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD, arrive at Bitola station.

Can I drive from Skopje to Bitola?

Yes, the driving distance between Skopje to Bitola is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Skopje to Bitola.

Where can I stay near Bitola?

There are 305+ hotels available in Bitola.

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Distance: 172.2 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Skopje, North Macedonia and Bitola, North Macedonia?

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD operates a train from Skopje to Bitola twice daily. Tickets cost $12–40 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola operates a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bitola every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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