How to get fromSkopje to Shkodërby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Skopje to Shkodër by bus or car

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Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj
2. Drive from Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj to Shkodër
3h 27m
$60–64
Bus via Prizren
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
6h 30m
$27–47
Drive 287.2 km
1. Drive from Skopje to Shkodër287.2 km
4h 13m
$52–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj
2. Take the bus from Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
6h 7m

Skopje to Shkodër by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 30mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Skopje to Shkodër.

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Distance: 364.5 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Skopje, North Macedonia and Shkodër, Albania?

You can take a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta via Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj in around 6h 7m.

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Shkodër(opens in a new window), Albania(opens in a new window)

Shkodër, historically known as Scodra or Scutari, is the fifth-most-populous city of the Republic of Albania and the seat of Shkodër County and Shkodër Municipality. Shkodra has been continuously inhabited since the Early Bronze Age ( 2250–2000 BCE), and it has roughly 2,200 years of recorded history. The city sprawls across the Plain of Mbishkodra between the southern part of Lake Shkodër and the foothills of the Albanian Alps on the banks of Buna, Drin and Kir. Due to its proximity to the Adriatic Sea, Shkodër is affected by a seasonal Mediterranean climate with continental influences.

Things to do in Shkodër

Rozafa Castle(Opens in a new window)

Rozafa castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Rozafës) is a castle near the city of Shkodër, in northwestern Albania. It rises imposingly on a rocky hill, 130 m above sea level, surrounded by the Bojana and Drin rivers. Shkodër is the seat of Shkodër County, and is one of Albania's oldest and most historic towns, as well as an important cultural and economic centre.

Lead Mosque(Opens in a new window)

The Lead Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Plumbit), also known as the Buşatlı Mehmet Pasha Mosque, is a historical mosque in Shkodër, northwestern Albania. It is located on a small lake and is not in use.

Kafja e Madhe(Opens in a new window)

Kafja e Madhe is an old restaurant located in the city of Shkodër, Albania. The building is listed as a monument of architecture by the Institute of Monuments for Albania. In the first half of 20th century, the restaurant was being regarded as part of the luxury life of the city.

Drisht Castle(Opens in a new window)

Drisht Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Drishtit) is a ruined castle above the modern Albanian village of Drisht, medieval Drivastum, in the municipal unit Postribë, Shkodër County, Albania.

Places to stay in Shkodër

Hotel Tradita(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Hotel Kaduku(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Rose Garden Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Petit Hotel Elita(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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