What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Macedonia?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Macedonia is to train which costs $8 - $13 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Macedonia?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Macedonia is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Macedonia?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Macedonia station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Petrich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Macedonia?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Macedonia. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Petrich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Sofia to Macedonia?

The distance between Sofia and Macedonia is 189 km. The road distance is 182.4 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Macedonia without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Macedonia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $13 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Macedonia?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Sofia to Macedonia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Macedonia bus from?

Sofia to Macedonia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Macedonia train from?

Sofia to Macedonia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.

Train or bus from Sofia to Macedonia?

The best way to get from Sofia to Macedonia is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $13 - $19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Sofia to Macedonia bus arrive?

Sofia to Macedonia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Petrich Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Macedonia train arrive?

Sofia to Macedonia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Petrich station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Macedonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Macedonia is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Sofia to Macedonia.

Where can I stay near Macedonia?

There are 331+ hotels available in Macedonia.

Sofia to Macedonia - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Macedonia by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h 30m
$14–19
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain Ic
4h 6m
$8–12
Drive 182.4 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Macedoniacar 182.4 km
2h 25m
$29–42
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sofia to Macedoniataxi 182.4 km
2h 25m
$140–180
Bus via Petrich
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrichbus
4h 9m
$15–17

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Distance: 189.3 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Petrich every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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