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How to get fromSkopje to Plovdivby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    8h
    $21–40

  2. Bus, train via Тунела – север-изток

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Skopje Nikola Karev to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 68
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    8h 28m
    $17–25

  3. Drive 338.9 km

    1. Drive from Skopje to Plovdivcar car 338.9 km
    4h 37m
    $54–78

  4. Bus via Централна гара

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 11 / ...
    8h 17m
    $30–96

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdivbus bus
    9h 10m
    $32–50

Skopje to Plovdiv by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.7 km
  • Duration: 8h

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

You can take a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Тунела – север-изток via Sofia, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Централна гара in around 8h 17m.

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