What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Gostivar?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Gostivar is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Gostivar?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Gostivar is to drive which takes 9h 4m and costs $100 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Gostivar?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Gostivar. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Gostivar via Sofia Central Bus Station and Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Gostivar?

The distance between Bucharest and Gostivar is 678 km. The road distance is 669.6 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Gostivar without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Gostivar without a car is to bus which takes 14h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Gostivar?

It takes approximately 14h 36m to get from Bucharest to Gostivar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Gostivar bus from?

Bucharest to Gostivar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Bucharest to Gostivar bus arrive?

Bucharest to Gostivar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Gostivar?

Gostivar is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:13 PM in Bucharest and 7:13 PM in Gostivar.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Gostivar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Gostivar is 670 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Bucharest to Gostivar.

Where can I stay near Gostivar?

There are 118+ hotels available in Gostivar.

Bucharest to Gostivar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Gostivar by bus, train, car, plane, night train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gostivar
14h 36m
Drive 669.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bucharest to Gostivar669.6 km
9h 4m
$107–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to SofiaIr
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centar
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gostivar
18h 19m
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Skopje International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)OTP - SKP
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gostivar
12h 38m
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia463 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)
4. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gostivar
14h 37m
Bus via Kyustendil
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Dragomirovo
3. Take the bus from Kyustendil to Skopje, Transporten Centar
4. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gostivar
17h 57m
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)OTP - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gostivar
11h 55m
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)OTP - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gostivar
12h 27m
Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Varna
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)VAR - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)
4. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gostivar
14h 38m
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Pristina, train, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Pristina (PRN)OTP - PRN
2. Take the train from Sh. Ekonomike to Skopje
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gostivar
14h 53m

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) flights

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6h 38mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 678.1 km
Duration: 14h 36m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Gostivar, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Gostivar via Sofia, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 14h 36m.

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