Facts about the transport from Skopje to Sofia
| Cheapest Transport | $42 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 39m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:45 PM |
| Latest Departure | 7:45 PM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 183 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Citylines, Wizz Air |
Skopje to Sofia
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Skopje to Sofia Destination Reviews
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Jayne DA small coach but it was ok.
Skopje to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Transkop, Jul 30, 2026
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Kissa BThe bus was on time, ²the driver was nice and welcoming.
Skopje to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Transkop, Jul 26, 2026
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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
Skopje to Sofia Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 7pax | Any time | +3h 36m | $577.24 | |
Flight | SunExpress | Economy | 02:05 | 06:00 | $246.22 | |
Flight | Pegasus Airlines | Economy | 03:45 | 07:40 | $244.48 | |
Flight | Aegean | Economy | 04:05 | 13:35 | $139.04 | |
Flight | Austrian Airlines | Business | 04:25 | 14:35 | $1,981.96 | |
Flight | Aegean | Economy | 04:45 | 09:25 | $166.85 | |
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 | $286.20 | |
Flight | Austrian Airlines | Economy | 07:55 | 14:20 | $656.28 | |
Bus | Transkop | Standard AC | 08:30 | 12:45 | $26.07 | |
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 | $125.14 | |
Flight | Pegasus Airlines | Economy | 10:10 | 16:45 | $141.13 | |
Flight | Pegasus Airlines | Economy | 10:30 | 11:10 | $187.25 | |
Flight | Pegasus Airlines | Economy | 10:50 | 08:50 | $114.71 | |
Flight | Wizz Air UK | Economy | 11:10 | 12:30 | $78.21 | |
Flight | Wizz Air | Economy | 11:35 | 15:20 | $100.81 |
How to get from Skopje to Sofia
Travelling between Skopje and Sofia is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 41.13 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 41.13.
How long does it take to get from Skopje to Sofia?
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 28 hours to travel between Skopje and Sofia depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Skopje and Sofia. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 39m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 55m to reach Sofia.
How much does it cost to get from Skopje to Sofia?
Travelling between Skopje and Sofia can be as cheap as USD 41.13 if you opt for a Citylines bus and as expensive as USD 41.13 if you buy a Citylines Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Skopje and Sofia ?
- 1 from Skopje to Sofia starting from 17:30 Skopje until 17:30 Skopje
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Skopje to Sofia.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Skopje to Sofia overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Skopje and Sofia
Citylines
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Skopje and Sofia
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
What is the most popular transport to get from Skopje to Sofia?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% bought a taxi ride
Transportation from Skopje to Sofia
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Buses$ 41.14
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Flights$ 103.90
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Taxis$ 238.83
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Vans are not available