What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Ohrid?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Ohrid is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Ohrid?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Ohrid is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Ohrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Ohrid. However, there are services departing from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika and arriving at Ohrid via Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Sofia to Ohrid?

The distance between Sofia and Ohrid is 396 km. The road distance is 391.4 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Ohrid without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Ohrid without a car is to bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $22 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Ohrid?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Sofia to Ohrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Ohrid bus from?

Sofia to Ohrid bus services, operated by Makedonija Soobrakaj AD, depart from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Ohrid?

The best way to get from Sofia to Ohrid is to bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $22 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $450 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Sofia to Ohrid bus arrive?

Sofia to Ohrid bus services, operated by Makedonija Soobrakaj AD, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Ohrid?

Ohrid is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 11:41 PM in Sofia and 10:41 PM in Ohrid.

Can I drive from Sofia to Ohrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Ohrid is 391 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Sofia to Ohrid.

Where can I stay near Ohrid?

There are 1329+ hotels available in Ohrid.

Sofia to Ohrid - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Ohrid 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 Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohridbus
8h 36m
$23–63
Drive 391.4 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Ohridcar 391.4 km
5h 37m
$62–89
Fly
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)plane SOF - OHD
6h 54m
$107–445
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)bus Citylines 67
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohridbus
8h 36m
$24–43
Bus via Kavadarci
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Kavadarcibus
2. Take the bus from Kavadarci to Ohridbus
8h 52m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)bus
2. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Kičevotrain
3. Take the bus from Kichevo to Ohridbus
10h 29m
$28–65

Sofia to Ohrid by bus

49Weekly Buses

8h 36mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 396.2 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Ohrid via Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, and Ulendo Airlink fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ohrid Airport (OHD) 4 times a week.

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