More cities in one trip from Skopje
Skopje (Macedonia del Nord) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 42 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 5 of them are in another country (Bulgaria, Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Serbia). The most searched are Sofia, Thessaloniki and Tirana; the quickest to reach is Podgorica, about 3 h 15 min away.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 42 airports with direct flights
- 6 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Skopje
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia · Bulgaria | 174 km | 4 h 40 min | Bus |
| Thessaloniki · Greece | 197 km | 4 h | Bus |
| Tirana · Albania | 153 km | 5 h 10 min | Bus |
| Podgorica · Montenegro | 185 km | about 3 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Kotor · Montenegro | 224 km | about 4 h | Bus or train |
| Niš · Serbia | 152 km | 3 h 55 min | Bus |
| Ohrid · Macedonia del Nord | 110 km | 3 h 20 min | Bus |
| Ulcinj · Montenegro | 183 km | about 3 h 15 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in SkopjeFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in SkopjeEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Skopje
Airports with direct flights to Skopje, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Sweden 3
GothenburgMalmöStockholm
Netherlands 2
Belgium 1
Cyprus 1
Czech Republic 1
Hungary 1
Malta 1
Norway 1
Slovakia 1
Slovenia 1
Ljubljana
United Kingdom 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Skopje?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Sofia, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Podgorica, Kotor, Niš, Ohrid and Ulcinj. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Skopje to Sofia?
About 4 h 40 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 174 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Skopje?
From 42 airports in 16 countries, including London, Paris and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Skopje is cheap.