What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Bitola?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bitola is to fly and bus which costs $50 - $230 and takes 10h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Bitola?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Bitola is to fly and train which takes 8h 54m and costs $85 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Bitola?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Bitola. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Bitola via Vlorë and Ohrid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.

How far is it from Rome to Bitola?

The distance between Rome and Bitola is 1186 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Bitola without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Bitola without a car is to train and Bus which takes 16h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rome to Bitola?

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Rome to Bitola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Bitola bus from?

Rome to Bitola bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Rome to Bitola bus arrive?

Rome to Bitola bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

Where can I stay near Bitola?

There are 232+ hotels available in Bitola.

Rome to Bitola - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Bitola by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)FCO - SKG
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Florina
8h 54m
$85–261
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)FCO - TIA
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Ohrid
3. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitola
10h 4m
$52–227
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to BrindisiFr / ...
2. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Ohrid
4. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitola
16h 49m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Port Of Bari
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Durrës
3. Drive from Port Of Durres to Bitola
17h 34m
$172–256
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)CIA - TIA
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Ohrid
3. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitola
10h 1m
$58–300
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Skopje International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)FCO - SKP
2. Take the train from Skopje to Bitola
11h 47m
$67–361
Bus via Vlorë
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Ohrid
3. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitola
19h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Elbasan
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Ohrid
3. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitola
21h 55m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Struga
2. Take the bus from Struga to Bitola
27h 7m
$149

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

18Weekly Planes

2h 29mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,186.3 km
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bitola, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bitola via Vlorë, Vlorë, and Ohrid in around 19h 43m.

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