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

The cheapest way to get from Skopje to Smolyan is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skopje to Smolyan is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Skopje and Smolyan?

No, there is no direct bus from Skopje to Smolyan. However, there are services departing from Skopje, Transporten Centar and arriving at Smolyan via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Skopje to Smolyan?

The distance between Skopje and Smolyan is 470 km. The road distance is 381.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Skopje to Smolyan without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 10h 27m and costs $25 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Skopje to Smolyan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skopje to Smolyan bus from?

Skopje to Smolyan bus services, operated by Matpu, depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

Where does the Skopje to Smolyan bus arrive?

Skopje to Smolyan bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Skopje and Smolyan?

Smolyan is 1h ahead of Skopje. It is currently 5:32 PM in Skopje and 6:32 PM in Smolyan.

Can I drive from Skopje to Smolyan?

Yes, the driving distance between Skopje to Smolyan is 381 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Skopje to Smolyan.

Where can I stay near Smolyan?

There are 602+ hotels available in Smolyan.

Skopje to Smolyan - 4 ways to travel via bus, and car

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Bus via Sofia
best
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Smolyanbus
10h 27m
$25–46
Drive 381.1 km
1. Drive from Skopje to Smolyancar 381.1 km
6h 18m
$60–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Smolyanbus
10h 42m
$32–47
Bus via Devin
1. Take the bus from Skopje Nikola Karev to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Devinbus
3. Take the bus from Devin to Smolyanbus
12h 20m

Skopje to Smolyan by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 27mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 469.7 km
Duration: 10h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Smolyan via Sofia and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 10h 27m.

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