There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Bitola by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Samokov to Kjustendilbus
- Take the bus from Kyustendil to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the train from Skopje to Bitolatrain 645 / ...
11h 9m$34–70Bus, train via Sérres
- Take the bus from Samokov to Dupnitsabus
- Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Serresbus
- Take the train from Serres to Thessalonikitrain Re
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Mesonisiontrain Re
11h 34m$48–72Drive 333.3 km
- Drive from Samokov to Bitolacar 333.3 km
4h 58m$53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Samokov to Kjustendilbus
- Take the bus from Kyustendil to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bitolabus
11h 15m$42–49Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus
- Take the train from Kostenets to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Kavadarcibus
- Take the bus from Kavadarci to Bitolabus
13h 1m$34–54
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bitola is to bus and train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Bitola is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Bitola. However, there are services departing from Samokov and arriving at Bitola via Kyustendil and Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Sofia and Bitola is 383 km. The road distance is 333.3 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Bitola without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 9m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Sofia to Bitola, including transfers.
Sofia to Bitola bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, depart from Samokov station.
Sofia to Bitola bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, arrive at Kjustendil station.
Bitola is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 5:59 PM in Sofia and 4:59 PM in Bitola.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Bitola is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Sofia to Bitola.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Bitola, North Macedonia?
You can take a bus from Samokov to Bitola via Kjustendil, Kyustendil, and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 11h 15m.
- Phone
- +389 (2) 3 164 255
- [email protected]
- Website
- mzt.mk
Train from Skopje to Bitola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Schedules at
- mzt.mk
- Phone
- 0722 60019
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Kjustendil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Dupnitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Kjustendil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Kostenets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
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