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How to get fromSkopje to Bucharestby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SKP - OTP
    5h 35m
    $126–302

  2. Bus via Autogara Militari

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Autogara Militaribus bus
    14h 9m
    $41–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus bus Sofia-Bucharest
    11h 35m
    $51–68

  4. Drive  597.4 km

    1. Drive from Skopje to Bucharestcar car 597.4 km
    8h 20m
    $96–138

  5. Bus via București, Autogara Militari

    1. Take the bus from Skopje Nikola Karev to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 68
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N980 / ...
    12h 35m
    $49–78

Skopje to Bucharest by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Skopje, North Macedonia and Bucharest, Romania?

Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bucharest via Sofia and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 11h 35m.

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