Ohrid to Thessaloniki Private Transfer for 8 Passengers

The drive takes three to five hours, with a coffee break built in.

A private transfer picks you up from your address in Ohrid and drops you at your destination in Thessaloniki (or the reverse), with an English-speaking driver and air-conditioned transport for up to 3 passengers by car or up to 8 by van. The journey runs three to five hours and includes a stop for coffee. You choose your vehicle size at checkout. Both options cover hotel or address pickup and drop-off on both ends.

The experience

How you get from Ohrid to Thessaloniki matters when you're moving between countries with luggage. This transfer picks you up from your actual address (hotel, apartment, anywhere in Ohrid), and takes you directly to your destination in Thessaloniki, no stops at a central station or a meeting point across town. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who speaks English, and the route includes a coffee break during the three to five hour journey. The van holds up to eight passengers with their bags. The car fits three. Both options work in reverse if you're heading from Thessaloniki back to Ohrid.

You pick your vehicle size when you book, depending on your group. A private car suits a couple or solo traveler who wants no shared stops. The van works for a family or small group splitting the cost. The driver handles the route and knows the border crossing, so you sit back instead of navigating or waiting in line at a rental desk. If you have time and want to eat during the journey, the operator can arrange lunch as well.

What’s included

• One-way private transfer with hotel or address pickup and drop-off on both ends.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver.
• coffee break during the journey.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ohrid-Thessaloniki by carUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 23 May 2027Car transfer from Ohrid to Thessaloniki for 1-3 people, pickup is included

Ohrid-Thessaloniki by vanUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 23 May 2027Van transfer from Ohrid to Thessaloniki for 4-8 people, includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 23 May 2027

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Plus Travel Skopje

Is this one for you?Choose the van if your group is four or more and want to split the cost. Pick the private car if it's just you or two of you and you'd rather not share the ride with other passengers.

Top questions

Can I be picked up from my hotel in Ohrid?

Yes. The driver collects you from your actual address in Ohrid (hotel, apartment, or anywhere else in the city), and drops you at your chosen location in Thessaloniki.

How long is the drive from Ohrid to Thessaloniki?

The transfer takes about three to five hours, including a coffee break along the way.

What's the difference between the van and the car options?

The private car holds up to 3 passengers. The van holds up to 8. Both include a driver, air conditioning and hotel pickup and drop-off. Choose based on your group size.

Do I need a passport for this transfer?

Yes, a current valid passport is required on the day of travel, as you'll be crossing the border between North Macedonia and Greece.

Can the driver arrange a meal stop?

Yes, if you have time, the operator can organize lunch during the journey. Let them know when you book.