How to travel from Skopje to Belgrade

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Compare bus and flight for Skopje to Belgrade

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Skopje to Belgrade among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $312.

Distance: 199 miles (321 km)

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$312

Average price

$38

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Cheapest

$95

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4h 11m

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2h 11m

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2h 0m

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9h 17m

Average total duration

8h 47m

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30m

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4h 15m

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1.0 - 1.9kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Air Serbia

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Niš ekspres

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Skopje to Belgrade is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Skopje to Belgrade:

A bus is $274 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Skopje to Belgrade costing on average $312 (€258).

The fastest way to travel from Skopje to Belgrade is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Belgrade take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Skopje and Belgrade including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Skopje to Belgrade among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 4m sooner (2h 11m by flight vs 4h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $312 (€258) compared to roughly $95 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Skopje to Belgrade

How to get from Skopje to Belgrade by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Skopje to Belgrade is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Fudeks
    11:59 PM6h21
    Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)
    6:20 AMBeograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд))
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Fudeks
    11:59 PM6h21
    Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)
    6:20 AMBeograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд))
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air SerbiaJU797
    3:50 AM1h10
    Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
    5:00 AMBelgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Air BalticOS762+Austrian AirlinesOS723
    12:35 PM5h10
    Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
    5:45 PMBelgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
    $3811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticOS762+Austrian AirlinesOS725
    12:35 PM11h00
    Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
    11:35 PMBelgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
    $3811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6359 · LH6323+LufthansaLH1738
    12:35 PM9h30
    Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
    10:05 PMBelgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
    $4241One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Skopje to Belgrade

Travel to Belgrade easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Skopje to Belgrade.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Skopje and Belgrade including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Skopje to Belgrade is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Skopje to Belgrade:

A bus is $274 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Skopje to Belgrade costing on average $312 (€258).

The fastest way to travel from Skopje to Belgrade is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Belgrade take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 17m.

The distance from Skopje to Belgrade is approximately 199 miles (321 km).
The average frequency per day from Skopje to Belgrade is:
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Skopje and Belgrade as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Skopje to Belgrade:
  • Flights mostly depart from Skopje Alexander the Great Airport and arrive in Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар) and arrive in Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Skopje to Belgrade, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Niš ekspres, Fudeks, Ozlem to go to Belgrade by bus.
  • Travel with Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Belgrade by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Skopje to Belgrade with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Niš ekspres, Fudeks.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Air Serbia.
Omio customers who travel from Skopje to Belgrade often also extend their vacation to go to Sarajevo, Budapest, Novi Sad, Sofia, Podgorica. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Belgrade and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Belgrade to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Belgrade, you can visit the Belgrade Zoo in Kalemegdan Park, explore the vibrant nightlife with bars and live music, and take a river cruise on the Danube and Sava. Discover history and culture at the Museum of Yugoslavia and enjoy performances at the National Theatre. For sightseeing, explore the Kalemegdan Fortress, admire the St. Sava Temple, stroll through the bohemian Skadarlija, visit the Nikola Tesla Museum, and enjoy outdoor activities at Ada Ciganlija.
To fully experience Belgrade's vibrant culture, historical sites, and nightlife, 3 to 4 days are recommended.
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