Getting Around North Macedonia: Buses, Taxis and Transfers
Updated · June 23, 2026How to get around North Macedonia: intercity buses from Skopje, city buses, taxis and transfers, car hire and the airports - with denar-cash tips.
Transport
Transport in North Macedonia - how to get around the country: airports, intercity buses, trains, and transfers. This section will hold practical guides: how to get from point to point, roughly how long it takes, and what the options are.
This section is being prepared. The country’s main gateways are Skopje (SKP) and the seasonal Ohrid (OHD) airports. It’s handy to plan transport together with the “Car rental” and “Routes” sections.
In this section
How to Get to Ohrid from Skopje (+ Airport)
Updated · June 25, 2026How to get to Ohrid from Skopje by bus, private transfer or rental car, including the Skopje airport connection, times, costs and practical tips.
Driving in North Macedonia: Rules & Tips
Updated · June 30, 2026Driving in North Macedonia: speed limits, motorway tolls, drink-drive limit, the green card, fuel prices and winter rules - what you need to know.
Getting to North Macedonia: Sofia, Thessaloniki, Pristina
Updated · June 30, 2026How to reach Skopje overland: Sofia ~5h bus, Thessaloniki ~4h bus, Pristina ~2h bus or transfer - with fares, borders and tips.
Ohrid to Bitola: How to Travel Between the Two Cities
Updated · June 30, 2026Ohrid to Bitola is about 70 km: a 1.5-2 hour bus for around €19, or a 1-1.5 hour drive via Resen or the Galičica pass.
How to Get from Skopje Airport to the City Center
Updated · June 29, 2026Skopje Airport to the city center by shuttle bus, taxi or transfer: the 199 MKD Erak bus, fixed-fare airport taxis, times, costs and denar-cash tips.
Skopje to Bitola: Bus, Car & How to Get There
Updated · June 29, 2026Skopje to Bitola by bus, car or train: about 170 km and 3-3.5 hours, with departures, costs, the drive via Prilep and why the bus beats the train.
Tirana to Ohrid & Skopje (Albania to North Macedonia)
Updated · June 29, 2026Tirana to Ohrid and Skopje by bus, furgon, transfer or car: routes, times, the Kjafasan border crossing, costs in euros and the visa rules for 2026.