Facts about the bus from Budva to Skopje
| Cheapest Bus | $38 |
| Fastest Bus | 7h 45m |
| Earliest Bus | 4:00 PM |
| Latest Bus | 6:45 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 3 |
| Distance | 525 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Ganic Exclusive, Rule Turs, Vardar Express |
Buses from Budva to Skopje
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Budva to Skopje Destination Reviews
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Anonymous About driver assistant. Passengers respect. What the driver's assistant mistook for confidence was arrogance. I wanted to sleep because we were on a long trip (11 hours). But while I was asleep, he woke me up to ask me to change my seat position. However, it wasn't a position that would bother the person sitting behind me. He did it out of his own arrogance, not because the person behind me requested it. In fact, the person sitting behind me didn't even mention it. And this driver who turns up the music volume to his liking during the journey. They need to learn to be considerate.
Budva to Skopje, Bus Standard AC, Ganic Exclusive, Aug 13, 2025
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Anonymous Otobüste şarj edebilmek için güç kaynağı bulundurulabilir. Şoförlerin ilgisi mükemmeldi.
Budva to Skopje, Bus Standard AC, Ganic Exclusive, Jul 24, 2024
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Anonymous The worst ride ever. One of the drivers - Denis really tried to be helpfull. People around us were eating loudly the whole time, stuff which smelled really bad, littering the bus. Shouting the whole time - given the fact that it was supposed to be a 7-8 hour rüde, but turned out to be 12 hours, because we had to swamp busses in Kosovo. The bus change took more than 2 hours and the only person who actually tried to help was the youngest driver Denis. Very, very, very bad organisation, total dissapointment.
Budva to Skopje, Bus Standard AC, Ganic Exclusive, Aug 21, 2023
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Anonymous Hour and a half stop in Kosovo. Shortly after crossing the border to Kosovo we stopped and were asked to wait for longer than an hour for a swap of drivers. The drivers that drove us there simply got out of the bus and told us that we had to wait for the driver that will come with the Ganic bus from Skopje to Budva and that he is taking us back to Skopje. They were getting on that bus that he will drive from Skopje and drive it to Budva. Because of this chip trick, obviously Ganic was looking to pay one driver less, we waited an hour and a half in Kosovo aftet midnight and arrived in Skopje much later than the expected arrival time. Also, even after the driver that was supposed to drive us to Skopje arrived, he kept us waiting and went on to have a meal with the other drivers, completely careless about the passengers waiting in the bus. Horrible experience, and I definitely don’t recommend traveling with Ganic, unless you have a couple extra hours to waste!
Budva to Skopje, Bus Standard AC, Ganic Exclusive, Aug 18, 2023
Budva to Skopje Bus Schedule
| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Ganic Exclusive | Standard AC | 17:30 | 02:00 | $31.28 | |
Rule Turs | Standard AC | 18:45 | 05:15 | $36.50 | |
Lalatovic | Standard AC | 20:13 | 07:50 | $35.09 |
How to get from Budva to Skopje by bus
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Budva to Skopje by bus may not be the fastest way of travel, yet many travellers prefer to rely on the bus on this route; with easy online booking and tickets of different classes for all tastes and budgets available, the bus from Budva to Skopje a conscious and budget-friendly option.
Check the timetable before you book your ticket and read other travellers’ reviews to choose the trip that suits you best. Note that there may be several bus terminals at your departure or arrival point – always double-check where you are leaving from and arriving to. It may prove crucial if you have connecting trips.
Here is the list of operators serving the route: .
How far is Budva from Skopje?
If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 525 km between Budva and Skopje.
How long does it take to get from Budva to Skopje by bus?
Buses normally need between 7h 45m and 10h 30m hours to get to Skopje from Budva. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.
On this route, Ganic Exclusive offers the fastest service. Rule Turs buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.
Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.
How much does it cost to get from Budva to Skopje by bus?
The price of your bus ticket will depend not only on the distance you need to cover but on the class of your coach. E.g. expect to shell out more for VIP or sleeper buses while ordinary buses though being the cheapest option, often are a compromise on comfort and travel time. Of course, they do their job, too, and can be the only option if you hop on/off in the middle of the route.
Anyway, travelling by bus between Budva and Skopje remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Ganic Exclusive and costs USD 37.08. A Rule Turs's ticket will set you back USD 37.08 on average.
Travelling by bus essentials
- If you are planning to travel during the high season, weekends, or national holidays, booking your bus tickets in advance is highly recommended. The demand is at its highest, yet very often, the number of coaches serving the route remains the same. The earlier you reserve your seat, the better. On some routes, you need to secure your ticket more than a month in advance; on others, a couple-of-days advanced booking is enough. During such periods, try to book online beforehand whenever possible, as showing up at the bus station without a ticket may result in many-hours of waiting in the queue or leave you downright stranded.
- VIP, 1st, Gold, and similar bus tickets are the most expensive option, but they provide a higher level of comfort. Normally the price of such tickets will include wide soft reclining seats, blankets, water and snacks or lunch, and sometimes some toiletries. Upper-class buses travel faster, make fewer stops during the route, and normally provide more spacious seating to their passengers and a better travel experience.
- Not all buses have an on-board toilet, but generally, for all trips longer than three hours, all operators schedule a bathroom and/or a lunch stop. While operators definitely do their best to keep on-board toilets clean, the smell may be an issue sometimes. For longer trips, booking a seat a bit farther from the toilet may be a good idea. Also, using bathroom stops for your toilet needs is always better than trying to find your balance in an on-board toilet on the run.
- If you travel by an air-con bus, make sure to pack layers. A hoodie, a warm scarf, or a beanie hat may prove a good idea. Air-conditioning on buses tends to be excessive, and running nose and sore throats abound after even not the longest bus rides.
- Always use the security belts even if your bus ride attendant or driver does not insist on it. Your safety comes first – for you, for sure. All buses normally are equipped with security belts, but they may be fixed behind your seat. Take time to find the belt and fix it appropriately.
- To avoid being disturbed by overhead lights, switched on during stops even at night, and too loud music or sound from the on-board entertainment system, have earplugs and a sleeping mask at hand.
- As a courtesy to other passengers, avoid using strong perfumes or smelly foods. Some foods like cheeses or durians are forbidden to take on-board – check in advance. Alcohol is also prohibited on the majority of buses.
- Note that if the bus requires refuelling en-route, passengers will be asked to get off the bus. Operators are not allowed to refuel with passengers on board due to safety reasons. Usually, it takes from 5 to 10 minutes and is often combined with a toilet/lunch stop.
- If not stated otherwise in your tickets, arrive at the bus station 20-30 minutes before departure. It will give you enough time to find the departure platform and check-in. For international trips, you may need more time for check-in and border formalities.
Transportation from Budva to Skopje
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Buses$ 37.08
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Flights$ 186.55
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Taxis$ 465.80
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