Reaching the starting points of High Scardus Ultra—Prizren and Popova Sapka—is easy, whether you’re traveling by car, air, or bus. Both locations are well-connected, offering scenic routes through the stunning Balkans. Whether you’re coming from nearby cities or abroad, there are multiple options to get you to the heart of this trail-running adventure. Below, you’ll find all the details to plan your journey smoothly.
Getting to Prizren, Kosova
From Pristina International Airport (PRN)
Taxi: Direct to Prizren (~1 hour, €40-50).
Bus: Take a shuttle or taxi to Pristina Bus Station, then a bus to Prizren (1.5 hours, €4-5).
From Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Taxi: Direct to Prizren (~2.5 hours, €80-100).
Bus: Take a shuttle or taxi to Skopje Bus Station, then a bus to Prizren (3 hours, €8-12).
From Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Taxi: Direct to Prizren (~4 hours, €100-150).
Bus: Take a shuttle to Tirana Bus Station, then a bus to Prizren (4-5 hours, €15-20).
From Pristina: Frequent buses from Pristina Bus Station (1.5 hours, €4-5).
From Skopje: Direct buses run daily from Skopje Bus Station (3 hours, €8-12).
From Tirana: Direct buses run daily from Tirana Bus Station (4-5 hours, €15-20).
From Prishtina: Drive via R7 Highway (1 hour).
From Skopje: Drive via E65 and M2 roads (2 hours).
From Tirana: Drive via A1/Rruga e Kombit Highway (3.5-4 hours).
Getting to Popova Sapka, N. Macedonia
From Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Taxi: Direct to Popova Šapka (~1.5 hours, €50-60).
Bus + Taxi: Bus to Skopje city center, then a bus to Tetovo, followed by a taxi to Popova Šapka (€20-30 total).
From Pristina International Airport (PRN)
Taxi: Direct to Popova Šapka (~2.5-3 hours, €80-100).
Bus: Take a bus from Pristina to Skopje, then another to Tetovo, followed by a taxi (4-5 hours, ~€20-30 total).
From Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Taxi: Direct to Popova Šapka (~5 hours, €120-150).
Bus: Take a bus to Skopje, then transfer to Tetovo, followed by a taxi (6-7 hours, €25-35 total).
From Skopje:
Take a bus to Tetovo (45 minutes, €2-3), then a taxi to Popova Šapka (30 minutes, €10-15).
Some minibuses operate from Tetovo to Popova Šapka, but they are less frequent.
From Pristina:
Take a bus from Pristina to Skopje (2-2.5 hours, €6-10), then transfer to a bus to Tetovo (45 minutes, €2-3).
From Tetovo, take a taxi to Popova Šapka (30 minutes, €10-15).
From Tirana:
Take a bus to Skopje (6 hours, €15-20), then follow the steps above (bus to Tetovo, taxi to Popova Šapka).
From Skopje: Drive via E65 and R1201 roads (1.5 hours).
From Prishtina: Drive via M2 highway to Skopje, then continue via E65 and R1201 roads (2.5-3 hours).
From Tirana: Drive via A1/E851 and E65 (4-5 hours).
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