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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kumanovo and Istanbul takes 12h 15m and the fastest bus takes 11h 30m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Kumanovo to Istanbul. 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 15m
Duration
702 km
Distance
₺1,600
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Kumanovo to Istanbul bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Kumanovo and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 5:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Kumanovo is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 7:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    bus bus 12h 30m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 12h 30m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 12h 30m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kumanovo to Istanbul? 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: 702.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 15m

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

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₺1,100–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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