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Istanbul to Matka buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Istanbul and Matka takes 29h 52m and the fastest bus takes 13h 52m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Istanbul to Matka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29h 52m
Duration
750 km
Distance
$35
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Istanbul to Matka bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Istanbul and Matka. The service departs Istanbul at 7:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Matka at 06:52:00. All services require a transfer at Skopje, Transporten Centar and take an average of 29h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Alpar TurizmJSP Skopje2d 13h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Alpar TurizmJSP Skopje13h 52m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Alpar TurizmJSP Skopje13h 52m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Matka? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 750.3 km
  • Duration: 29h 52m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Matka, North Macedonia?

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centar 3 times a week. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 13h.

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