What is the travel distance from Sofia to Skopje?

Sofia and Skopje are 108 miles (174 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Skopje?

The majority of buses traveling from Sofia to Skopje start their journey at Serdika and wind up at Avtobuska. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Skopje?

Once in Skopje, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cifte Amam, Lake Matka, Church of the Ascension of Jesus, Mustafa Pasha Mosque and Archaeological Museum of North Macedonia.

Bus Sofia to Skopje from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Skopje on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Citylines	Bus	7:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 40m	10:40am	Avtobuska	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 40m	10:40am	Avtobuska	Fastest

Next departures for Sofia to Skopje on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Citylines	Bus	7:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 40m	10:40am	Avtobuska	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 40m	10:40am	Avtobuska	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:03 AM EET.

Get from Sofia to Skopje

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

108 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Skopje?

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

Stops in Skopje

A
Avtobuska
Skopje Central Bus Station, Skopje 1000, Macedonia (FYROM)
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B
Skopje Airport
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Skopje by bus

What is the travel distance from Sofia to Skopje?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Skopje?
What are the best sights and things to do in Skopje?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$35

11/21

$35

Today

$35

11/23

$35

11/24

$35

11/25

$35

11/26

$35

11/27

$35

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Skopje was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Skopje, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $39 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Skopje based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Infobus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.