Skopje

Private car transfer from Thessaloniki to Skopje

Door-to-door
in 2 h 50 min
From €77
per seat
Comfortable
car
Thessaloniki
Skopje
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 Thessaloniki.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 2 h 50 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 Skopje.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage
In total
  • 238 km
  • 2 h 50 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Thessaloniki to Skopje

No, there is not a train from this part of Greece to North Macedonia. Travelers from Thessaloniki to Skopje can choose between a bus or car ride, with the bus ride taking 4 hours and 30 minutes while a private drive lasts just under 3 hours.
The best way to get from Thessaloniki to Skopje is with a Daytrip private car transfer. A friendly, professional driver will transport you door-to-door from your hotel to your destination of choice in Skopje, offering a customizable arrival time and optional sightseeing stops en route.
There is a bus station in Skopje that services Thessaloniki. Travelers can save money by choosing a bus ticket over a private driver, and buy tickets that cost as little as $1 for the longest journey and around $20 for the most common route.
It is possible to visit Skopje on a day trip, as this route takes just under 3 hours by car. Covering the distance by bus may make this more difficult due to potential waiting times at the border and longer travel times in general.
With Daytrip, the journey from Thessaloniki to Skopje takes just under 3 hours. Your professional driver will pick you up right at your hotel, assist you with your luggage, and transport you safely and swiftly to any of the arrival locations in Skopje you choose.
The cost of taxi fare along this route varies across companies, but travelers can expect to spend around $180-$300 for a one-way trip. For a more luxurious experience, consider a Daytrip private transfer instead and enjoy a comfortable and convenient ride.

Visit these sights on the way

Archaeological Museum of Pella

Archaeological Museum of Pella

This regional museum exhibits one of the world’s most amazing collections of art and artefacts from the Archaic Age. The Treasures of Macedon 

Veria

Veria

One of ancient Macedonia’s most important cities was also an important center for early Christianity. Little Jerusalem 

Archaeological park Stobi

Archaeological park Stobi

Once the Roman provincial capital, Macedonia’s largest archaeological showcases some stupendous ruins and mosaics. Macedonia’s Lost Capital 

Matka Canyon

Matka Canyon

Medieval monasteries, caves and hiking trails make Macedonia’s ‘oldest man-made lake’ the ideal stop for nature lovers and architecture buffs alike.  Absolutely Gorge-ous 

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  • 689 travelers took this route with us
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.

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Maps315861

Feb 28, 2025
Feb 20, 2025

Comfortable and Safe Rides in Mexico

Used Daytrip for two rides in Mexico, which were both great. So comfortable, and we arrived at each of our destinations at a great time. Both were incredible drivers, and we felt so safe. One of our drivers, Miguel, also played the best music! Will definitely use Daytrip on our next trip to Mexico.

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Golourdesduarte

Feb 20, 2025
Feb 10, 2025

Great way to travel and see some sights on the way

We did not know what to expect with this trip and booked from Australia. We were initially looking for an easy way to travel from Granada to Malaga. We decided not to waste the opportunity to see something additional on our way. Miguel certainly exceeded our expectations. His English was excellent (unfortunately we speak very little Spanish), and he was very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the regions as we passed through and also discussing some of the local ways. Miguel took us to Antequera as planned and ensured we were able to easily get our tickets to the attractions without any sense of rushing us. We were picked up and dropped off punctually and really enjoyed our trip. Hopefully we will return to Spain and we can use this service again sometime.

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Michelle R

Feb 10, 2025
Jun 23, 2019

Day trip from Thessaloniki to Skopje with a stop for touring in Ohrid

This was my first time using Daytrip and I was more than satisfied with the service. The price was reasonable and Goran, our driver, was very knowledgeable and pleasant to take the 11 hour day with. He was a safe driver and offered lots of suggestions for us in the city we ended in. I highly recommend Goran and Day Trip if you are in the Baltic region for a fantastic experience.

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Jun 23, 2019

Vehicle options for this trip

Most popular

sedan

Sedan

Comparable to aVolkswagen Passat
Passengers and luggage
  • 1-3
  • 3x
  • 3x
  • Clean
  • Comfortable
  • Air conditioned
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Child seats
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free
From €60 per seat

The Daytrip driver advantage

Daytrip driver
  • Local knowledge about the route from Thessaloniki to Skopje
    Including available sights:
  • English speaking*

    All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.

  • Safety first!

    We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

World-class customer support

  • Available 24/7
  • Close relationship with drivers
  • Experts on the route from Thessaloniki to Skopje

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
  • Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

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!

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