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Private car transfer from Skopje to Sofia

Door-to-door
in 3 h 40 min

From €79
per seat

Comfortable
car

One way

One wayReturnMulti-city

New

One way

Cancel for free 24 hours before departure

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2024

Excellent

Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Skopje.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 3 h 40 min.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Sofia.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

242 km3 h 40 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Skopje to Sofia

How much is the bus from Skopje to Sofia?

The most popular bus leaving from the Skopje bus station costs $13-$28, and takes 4 hours and 40 minutes. The bus arrives at the Serdika bus station, and travelers can get their bus ticket online through many of the bus companies, or purchase it at the station.

Is there public transport from Skopje to Sofia?

Yes, there are public transport options on this route. Travelers can either take a bus or a combination of a bus and train between the two cities. The bus route is the more direct option and takes 4 hours and 40 minutes.

How much is a taxi from Skopje to Sofia?

Taxis on this route can vary in cost depending on the company and the amount of luggage you travel with, but in general, this route will cost $150-$180. For a more luxurious experience, consider a private transfer with Daytrip and enjoy optional sightseeing stops.

How far is Skopje from Sofia Airport?

Skopje is about 158 miles (254 km) from Sofia Airport, which takes about 3.5 hours by car. With a Daytrip private transfer, you can turn the journey into an adventure with optional sightseeing stops on the way to Bulgaria's busiest airport.

How do I get from Skopje to Sofia?

The best way to get from Skopje to Sofia is to take a Daytrip private car transfer. This seamless door-to-door service beats the travel time of the fastest bus route. Travelers will enjoy a comfortable ride in a luxurious car with a friendly, professional driver.

Can you get a train from Skopje to Sofia?

No, however, you can take the bus or elevate your travel experience further with a Daytrip private car transfer. Enjoy a comfortable door-to-door trip in a luxurious car with a professional driver, and explore on the way with optional sightseeing stops.

Visit these sights on the way

Osogovo Monastery

Along with its striking murals, this peaceful monastery also hosts aspiring artists and architects. Artistic Paradise

Rila Monastery

This art-covered UNESCO World Heritage Site embodies Bulgaria's history and heritage. The Treasure of Bulgaria

The Goritsa Waterfall

This picturesque cascade bears the name of the girl who leapt from a cliff rather than be separated from her true love. Falling for Love

Krakra Fortress

This ancient fortress was a stalwart defender of Bulgaria. Beware Byzantine Invaders!

Why people love Daytrip

5,100+ reviews

1,176 travelers took this route with us

Oct 2, 2025

Great transfer option.

“I used this service for a transfer from Split in Croatia to Perast Montenegro. My experience was exceptional. My driver Bojan was helpful, informative and ensured my journey was comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the service.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Robyn C

Sep 20, 2025

It was a fantastic trip.

“We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Daydream20046758137

Sep 15, 2025

Best transport company anywhere

“We absolutely love this company and have used it many times over the years to get from A to B without the hassle of hiring a car ourselves. Excellent drivers every time. Efficient and professional. It’s worth every penny and we can honestly recommend Day Trip to everyone. It’s 5 star rating is well deserved.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Mary L

Aug 20, 2025

Excellent experience in traveling

“We traveled from Nuremberg to Munich in a beautiful Audi. Driver picked us at our hotel at the exact time requested. Got us to Munich in plenty of time for our next tour. Driver made sure we were comfortable”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Steve N

Apr 22, 2025

Reasonably Priced and Safe Transportation

“Gonzalo from daytrip was our driver and he was absolutely amazing. He went over and beyond trying to locate us as our service wasn't so good on our phones. He patiently awaited our arrival to the lobby so he could take us from Tulum Dreams Resort to our other hotel in cancun an hour and a half away near the airport prior to our departure flight home. He was polite, respectful and kind. Made sure we were comfortable during our long ride. Fast and to the point. I recommend this company as finding a one way ride from Tulum to Cancun isn't easy or cheap and this company provides a great service for a great price. I will definitely be using them again whenever I'm in the Cancun/Tulum area. Thank you DayTrip and Gonzola.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler COCO

Apr 2, 2025

Daytrip never disappoints

“We were picked up by Marianna to drive us from Heraklion to Chania. The weather was terrible & due to this Marianna arrived a few minutes late. She contacted me to advise of this. Marianna lives in Chana and she made our trip very interesting by informing us of local things to do and see in Chania. Marianna is a safe driver and we all felt comfortable with the speed she drove at and how good her driving was in heavy rain. She is a lovely person with fluent English. We highly recommend Daytrips and if you are in Heraklion or Chania please make sure you ask for Marianna.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Julie M

Feb 28, 2025

Great driver in Egypt

“Used the service to go from Luxor to Hurghada, Egypt. Ahmed H was our driver and he was perfect. The car was new, clean, he had water and snacks for us, and accommodated our stops. Great service from him and would recommend it.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Maps315861

Oct 21, 2021

Daytrip through The Balkans

“In August my husband and I and another couple had a wonderful 3-week tour of The Balkans. We started in Romania and finished up in Croatia. After having one driver/guide in Romania and part of Bulgaria, we began to use My Daytrip on our trip from Sofia to Skopje. (A few years ago we had a wonderful experience with Daytrip on a previous trip to Spain and Portugal, so we had no hesitation in using them on this trip.) Over the course of our Balkan trip, we used Daytrip 7 times, and were never disappointed. Each time our driver picked us up at our departure hotel and delivered us to the lobby of our next hotel. The drivers were always on time. They were always excellent drivers. Language was never a barrier. Most were very fluent with English and quite personable, eager to share information about their countries and willing to make any stops to address our comfort and curiosity. The vehicles were always clean, comfortable, and of high quality. Our driversâ€”Ivo, Goran, Milosh, Nikki, Amer, Luca, and Andreaâ€”have become a permanent part of our memories of The Balkans. They played a large role in making our trip a very special time.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler C1598RLjom

Nov 29, 2019

Sofia to Skopje

“The trip was great 👍 Dimitar was very professional and courteous. He was on time and a very safe driver. He was also friendly and helpful. Definitely 5 stars for Dimitar He is a credit to your company.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler theonetrekker

Nov 6, 2018

Hassle free and reliable form of transfer and sight seeing

“I used daytrip twice on my recent vacation. First trip was from Skopje to Sofia with stops at Osogovo Monastry and Krakra Fortress. A border crossing was included. The guide was Stefan and he was very professional, punctual and knowledgeable particularly taking time to explain about the iconostasis and frescoes at the church. The second trip was from Plovdiv to Sofia with stops at Assen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastry. The guide was David and similarly, he was very reliable and friendly. In fact, he suggested that I change the last stop from Starosel to Wonderful Bridges as the former was more of a summer spa and pool complex. Wonderful Bridges isn't one of the listed stops, but judging by its popularity with the locals and the fantastical rock formations, daytrip should really consider adding that stop in. All in all, I would not hesitate to use daytrip again!”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler LiQiChiu

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.

For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.

Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!

Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.

Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.

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