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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Macedonia is to bus via Sofia which costs $30 - $50 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Macedonia is to drive which takes 7h 42m and costs $90 - $130.

How far is it from Bucharest to Macedonia?

The distance between Bucharest and Macedonia is 581 km. The road distance is 565 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Macedonia without a car is to bus which takes 10h 26m and costs $60 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Bucharest to Macedonia, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Macedonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Macedonia is 565 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Bucharest to Macedonia.

Where can I stay near Macedonia?

There are 337+ hotels available in Macedonia.

Bucharest to Macedonia - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Macedonia by bus, car, plane, or train

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 Sandanskibus N980
10h 26m
$63–84
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 7
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
12h 30m
$33–45
Drive 565 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Macedoniacar 565 km
7h 42m
$90–130
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane OTP - SKG
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar
8h 18m
$150–332
Fly to Sofia Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane OTP - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Petrichtrain
9h 19m
$152–298

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 580.9 km
Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sandanski 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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