4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Skopje to Sofia
Cheapest price on Oct 29
€25
Average ticket price on Oct 29
€26
Fastest journey on Oct 29
6 h
Average journey duration on Oct 29
6 h
Buses on Oct 29
2
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Skopje to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skopje to Sofia will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 2 buses from Skopje to Sofia, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct buses cover the 174 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:00 AM6h00Skopje1:00 PMSofia€251One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM6h00Skopje11:30 PMSofia€271One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM6h00Skopje1:00 PMSofia€251One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM6h00Skopje11:30 PMSofia€271One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Skopje to Sofia
North Macedonia
Bulgaria
Take a bus from Skopje to Sofia and enjoy the approximately 174 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 17:30.
Distance 174 km |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 5:30 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Live departures
Skopje to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Skopje to Sofia buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM Skopje | 6h00 | 1:00 PM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM Skopje | 6h00 | 11:30 PM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Bus from Skopje to Sofia
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