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How to get fromSofia to Velesby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Skopje

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    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus bus Citylines 67
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Velesbus bus
    5h 57m
    $17–36

  2. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Kyustendiltrain train Ic
    2. Drive from Gyueshevo to Velescar car
    7h 13m
    $20–30

  3. Drive  240.5 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Velescar car 240.5 km
    3h 18m
    $38–55

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Velesbus bus
    6h 17m
    $28–54

  5. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Velesbus bus
    7h 2m
    $21–53

Sofia to Veles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Veles, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veles via Skopje Nikola Karev and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 5h 57m.

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