Skopje to Sofia

Skopje to Sofia

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Skopje to Sofia Destination Reviews

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Anonymous
Bon rapport qualité/prix. Bonne expérience et chauffeur très sympathique. La propreté des sièges en tissus n’était pas top.
Skopje to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Matpu, Dec 4, 2025
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Anonymous
Skopje - Sofia. Bus arrived on time to Sofia, it was clearly marked easy to find. Driver kept taking on the phone for about 2 hours, making multiple phone calls.
Skopje to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Transkop, Nov 5, 2025
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Anonymous
Apt! Bus left super punctually and was spacious af… loved that kind of stuff.
Skopje to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Transkop, Oct 27, 2025
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Anonymous
Good driver nice and smooth didn’t rush. No driving. Cold at the border.
Skopje to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Transkop, Oct 21, 2025
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Anonymous
Please state on the ticket the local time for arrival, Bulgaria is on a differen time zone so the arrival time was not correct, it was the local time of departure.
Skopje to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Transkop, Sep 24, 2025
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Anonymous
Driver on Phone While Smoking. The journey and crossing the borders was straightforward. Bus was on time. Rest stop was good location. Driver was constantly talking or texting on his phone, while smoking a cigarette. At times, the bus would swerve into oncoming traffic, so we had people honking at us from time to time. This did not feel safe.
Skopje to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Transkop, Sep 21, 2025
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Anonymous
Uncomplicated. Left on time. Departed on time. Clean bus. Working aircon. Regular stops for toilet. 1. Arrived several hours later than ticket saidit woukd. This is known by the bus operator and should be fixed. 2. Absolutely zero attempt to inform English speaking passengers about what was going on, eg at pitt stops, border control.
Skopje to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Transkop, Sep 2, 2025
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Anonymous
Nice clean bus. Nice trip. Overall a good trip. Nice newish bus. Could have had a toilet break earlier in the trip.
Skopje to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Transkop, Sep 2, 2025
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Anonymous
Great but hot! The trip was good, no issues. But the van was super hot, no air and the heat from the engine getting in. Unconfortable. =).
Skopje to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Matpu, Mar 3, 2025
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Anonymous
Skopje-Sofia bus trip. A quick and rather comfortable connection between the capitals of North Macedonia and Bulgaria. There was some delay due to customs but this can be expected. For future improvement: - The bus lacked (at least in my seat) safety belts. - The ticket website Getbybus gave an approximate arrival time but it wasn't very clear if this was Macedonian or Bulgarian time.
Skopje to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Transkop, Feb 13, 2025
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Skopje to Sofia Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+3h 36m
$577.24
Flight
SunExpress
Economy
02:05
06:00
$245.04
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
03:45
07:40
$243.31
Flight
Aegean
Economy
04:05
13:35
$138.38
Flight
Austrian Airlines
Business
04:25
14:35
$1,981.96
Flight
Aegean
Economy
04:45
09:25
$166.05
Flight
Croatia Airlines
Business
05:25
17:10
$681.84
Flight
Croatia Airlines
Business
05:45
17:10
$872.30
Flight
Lufthansa
Economy
06:15
16:50
$578.52
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
06:55
10:55
$284.82
Flight
Austrian Airlines
Economy
07:55
14:20
$656.28
Bus
Transkop
Standard AC
08:30
12:45
$25.95
  4.5
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
08:50
18:20
$313.77
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
09:25
13:45
$266.93
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
09:50
12:20
$124.54
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
10:10
16:45
$141.13
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
10:30
11:10
$186.35
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
10:50
08:50
$114.16
Flight
Wizz Air UK
Economy
11:10
12:30
$77.84
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
11:35
15:20
$100.32

How to get from Skopje to Sofia

When you want to get from Skopje to Sofia, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 626.27. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 28.81.

How far is Skopje from Sofia?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Skopje to Sofia. Your trip will be a total of 112 miles (180 km). The flying distance is 112 miles (180 km).

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

The travel time from Skopje to Sofia can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 23 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Skopje to Sofia?

The cost of the trip from Skopje to Sofia varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Matpu: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 28.81 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 626.27.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Skopje to Sofia:

  • Bus tickets - USD 28.80 to USD 33.84;
  • flight price: USD 163.90 - USD 265.18. From Skopje to Sofia starting from 04:00 Skopje Airport until 20:05 Skopje Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 214.25 to USD 626.28.

How many trips per day are there between Skopje and Sofia?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 08:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 17:30. There are 4 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Skopje to Sofia any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Skopje to Sofia is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Skopje to Sofia. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 214.25.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Skopje to Sofia

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Skopje to Sofia? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to go for a bus.

Transportation from Skopje to Sofia

Facts about the transport from Skopje to Sofia

Cheapest Transport$29
Fastest Transport3h 36m
Earliest Departure4:00 AM
Latest Departure8:05 PM
Departures per day7
Distance180 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Serbia, Citylines, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Pegasus Airlines