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Istanbul to North Macedonia buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Istanbul and North Macedonia takes 12h 45m and the fastest bus takes 12h. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Istanbul to North Macedonia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 45m
Duration
853 km
Distance
$40
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Istanbul to North Macedonia bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Istanbul and North Macedonia. The service departs Istanbul at 7:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into North Macedonia at 05:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    bus bus 12h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    bus bus 13h • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 13h • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 13h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to North Macedonia? 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.

Map of how to get from Istanbul to North Macedonia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 852.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 45m

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

Luks Tempo Turizm operates a bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centar once daily. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 13h 1m. Alpar Turizm also services this route 3 times a week.

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