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There are 5 ways to get from Bansko to Ohrid by car or bus

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Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Bansko to Strumicacar
2. Take the bus from Strumica to Kavadarcibus
3. Take the bus from Kavadarci to Ohridbus
6h 19m
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bansko Gondola to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)bus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohridbus
12h 9m
$37–62
Drive 383.1 km
1. Drive from Bansko to Ohridcar 383.1 km
5h 43m
$61–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Blagoevgradbus
2. Take the bus from Delčevo to Velesbus
3. Take the bus from Veles to Ohridbus
8h 55m
Bus via Sofia #2
1. Take the bus from Bansko Gondola to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohridbus
12h 26m
$37–83

Bansko to Ohrid by bus

7Weekly Buses

12h 9mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bansko to Ohrid.

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Distance: 405.5 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Bansko, Bulgaria and Ohrid, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from Bansko to Ohrid via Blagoevgrad, Delčevo, and Veles in around 8h 55m.

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Ohrid(opens in a new window), North Macedonia(opens in a new window)

Ohrid is a city in North Macedonia and is the seat of the Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country, with the municipality recording a population of over 42,000 inhabitants as of 2002. Ohrid is known for once having 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and has been referred to as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans". The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. It is located southwest of Skopje, west of Resen and Bitola. In 1979 and in 1980, respectively, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Ohrid is one of only 28 sites that are part of UNESCO's World Heritage that are Cultural as well as Natural sites.

Things to do in Ohrid

Samuel's Fortress(Opens in a new window)

Samuel's Fortress (Macedonian: Самуилова тврдина) (Bulgarian: Самуилова крепост) is a fortress in the old town of Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia. It was the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire during the rule of Tsar Samuel of Bulgaria at the turn of the 10th century. Today, this historical monument is a major tourist attraction and was renovated in 2003.

Monastery of Saint Naum(Opens in a new window)

The Monastery of Saint Naum (Macedonian: Манастир „Свети Наум“) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery in the Republic of Macedonia, named after the medieval Saint Naum who founded it. It is situated along Lake Ohrid, 29 km south of the city of Ohrid.

Ancient Theatre of Ohrid(Opens in a new window)

The Ancient theatre of Ohrid of the Hellenistic period is located in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia. It was built in 200 BC and is the only Hellenistic-type theatre in the country as the other three in Scupi, Stobi and Heraklea Lynkestis are from Roman times. It is unclear how many people the original theater used to seat, as only the lower section still exists. The open theater has a perfect location: the two hills that surround it keep it protected from winds that could interfere with acoustics during performances.

Paleochristian Church(Opens in a new window)

The Paleochristian Church (Albanian: Rrënojat e Kishës Paleokristian) is a ruined church in Lin, Korçë County, Albania. Mosaics from the 4th-5th century have been discovered during excavations. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania.

Places to stay in Ohrid

The View Boutique Apartments(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Hotel Aleksandrija(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Villa Sofija(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Apartments St Dimitrij(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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