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Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of
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Getting Around
Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of
Getting Around by Air
There are no regularly scheduled domestic flights - however, there are occasional flights between Ohrid and Skopje.
Getting Around by Rail
Makedonski Zeleznici (tel: (2) 3118 177; website: http://www.mz.com.mk/) operates rail links from Skopje to Kumanovo in the north, to Stip in the east, to Veles and Gevgelija in the south, and to Prilep and Bitola in the southwest .
Rail Passes
InterRail One-Country Pass: offers travel for three, four, six or eight days in one month within Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic). Travel is not allowed in the passenger's country of residence. Travellers under 26 years receive a reduction. Children's tickets are reduced by about 50%. Supplements are required for some high-speed services, seat reservations and couchettes. Discounts are offered on Eurostar and some ferry routes. Available from Rail Europe (website: www.raileurope.co.uk/inter-rail).
Getting Around by Road
Buses: The bus network in Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic) is well developed with frequent services from Skopje to Ohrid and Bitola. Long-distance buses need to be booked well in advance.
Getting Around by Air
There are no regularly scheduled domestic flights - however, there are occasional flights between Ohrid and Skopje.
Getting Around by Rail
Makedonski Zeleznici (tel: (2) 3118 177; website: http://www.mz.com.mk/) operates rail links from Skopje to Kumanovo in the north, to Stip in the east, to Veles and Gevgelija in the south, and to Prilep and Bitola in the southwest .
Rail Passes
InterRail One-Country Pass: offers travel for three, four, six or eight days in one month within Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic). Travel is not allowed in the passenger's country of residence. Travellers under 26 years receive a reduction. Children's tickets are reduced by about 50%. Supplements are required for some high-speed services, seat reservations and couchettes. Discounts are offered on Eurostar and some ferry routes. Available from Rail Europe (website: www.raileurope.co.uk/inter-rail).
Getting Around by Road
Buses: The bus network in Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic) is well developed with frequent services from Skopje to Ohrid and Bitola. Long-distance buses need to be booked well in advance.
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