Taxi from Skopje to Kičevo
City Southwest region ≈ 111 km from Skopje
Private transfer from Skopje to Kičevo
Car 1–3 · van 4–8 passengers · Door to door · ≈ 2 h 10 min
Taxi from Skopje to Kičevo: about 111 km and ≈ 2 h 10 min by car. Fixed price €130 by car for up to 3 passengers or €160 by van for 4–8 — the same in both directions. Book at least 24 hours ahead.
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Fixed price per vehicleAgreed when you book — no meter, no surprises.
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Door to doorPicked up at your address, hotel or Skopje Airport.
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Made for day tripsThe driver waits up to 6 hours; the same-day return is 65% of the price.
Kičevo is a town in southwestern North Macedonia, a gateway toward Ohrid, Struga and Debar, overlooked by the Kitino Kale fortress above its old bazaar. A private car from Skopje takes you straight to central Kičevo, and the same one-way price applies in either direction.
The drive from Skopje to Kičevo
The route runs on the A2 motorway through Tetovo and Gostivar, motorway for most of the way. The stretch from Gostivar to Kičevo is still an older single-carriageway road with more curves through hilly terrain, though a new Gostivar–Kičevo motorway is under construction and sections are opening in stages. The car drops you right in central Kičevo, no change needed.
Kitino Kale and the old bazaar
The Kitino Kale fortress overlooks the town, tied to the legend of Princess Kita, sister of King Marko, and Kičevo was a fortified garrison town in the time of Tsar Samuel. Below the fortress spreads the old bazaar, a good spot for a short walk and local food. The town centre also holds the Museum of Western Macedonia, dedicated to the region's history. A path climbs from the bazaar up to the fortress walls, opening onto a view over the whole Kičevo basin.
Gateway to the southwest
Kičevo sits on the road between Gostivar and Ohrid, making it a natural stop for anyone travelling further toward Lake Ohrid, Struga or Debar. The new Kičevo–Ohrid motorway, one of the country's largest infrastructure projects, will cut driving time to Ohrid once it's fully open. Until then, most traffic still runs on the older road over the hills.
Plan your visit
Half a day covers the fortress, the bazaar and the museum, and Kičevo is more often visited on the way to Ohrid or Debar than as a standalone stop for a longer stay. Spring and autumn give the most comfortable weather for the walk up to the fortress, while the hill road in winter calls for extra care.
Taxi or bus
A bus runs from Skopje to Kičevo, with a few daily departures via Tetovo and Gostivar, and the trip takes longer than the motorway distance suggests because of the older road section. The bus stops at the station, not at the fortress or the old bazaar. A private car — a sedan for up to 3 passengers, or a van for 4–8 — goes straight to the address you need, no waiting for the next bus.
Return and continuing to Ohrid
Book the return to Skopje in the same request. For a same-day return, the driver waits up to 6 hours — the first hour free, then charged per hour started, with the return leg discounted; a later return is booked as a separate one-way transfer at the normal price. If the trip continues to Ohrid, Struga or Debar, the driver can carry straight on instead of turning back — just name the final destination when you book.
Business travel to Kičevo
Kičevo draws business and official travel tied to the municipal administration, the court, and the ongoing Kičevo–Ohrid motorway construction, where engineers and site inspectors regularly pass through. A private car gets you to the meeting address on time, and transport for a colleague is booked with just their contact details.
What's included
- Private car or van — just your group
- Car for 1–3, van for 4–8 passengers
- Room for your luggage
- Any time, day or night
- Pay cash or via PayPal
- Driver's name and phone before pickup
- Book for a guest or colleague
- Same-day return at a reduced price
Where you'll go
Skopje → Kičevo · ≈ 111 km · ≈ 2 h 10 min
Prices and rules
- Prices are one way, from Skopje city, and the same in both directions.
- Pickup at Skopje Airport: +€25 by car, +€35 by van.
- Same-day return: the driver waits up to 6 hours and the return leg is 65% of the one-way price.
- Waiting: the first 1 hour is free, then €12 for every started hour.
- Returning later than that? It is booked as a second one-way transfer at the normal price.
- Book at least 24 hours before pickup.
Things to know
How much is a taxi to Kičevo?
The price depends on the vehicle: €130 by car for up to 3 passengers, or €160 by van for 4–8, the same both ways, no meter. Pickup at Skopje Airport is charged extra; the booking form shows the total.
How far is Kičevo and how long does the drive take?
It's 111 km, and the trip takes ≈ 2 h 10 min via Tetovo and Gostivar.
Is the new Kičevo–Ohrid motorway open yet?
Sections are open, with full completion still expected — until then, most of the trip runs on the older road.
Can we continue from Kičevo to Ohrid in the same car?
Yes, name Ohrid or Struga as your final destination at booking, and it's priced as one trip.
Can I book the return trip for the same day?
Yes, request the return to Skopje in the same booking. The driver waits up to 6 hours — the first hour free, then charged per hour started, and the return leg is discounted; a later return is booked as a separate one-way transfer at the normal price, with the exact total shown in the booking form.
Can I book transport for a colleague arriving separately?
Yes, enter their contact details at booking, and the driver's name and phone number are sent once one is assigned.
Does it run at night or for early meetings?
The service runs 24/7, including early-morning departures or late evening returns.
How do I pay?
Cash to the driver or online via PayPal, whichever you prefer.
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Photos: Plamen (Public domain), Flammard (CC BY-SA 3.0), Flammard (CC BY-SA 3.0)