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Trip Overview

The bus between Skopje and Istanbul takes 12h. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Skopje 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
Duration
858 km
Distance
₺2,000
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Skopje to Istanbul bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Skopje and Istanbul. The service departs Skopje at 5:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Istanbul at 07:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skopje 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: 857.7 km
  • Duration: 12h

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

Luks Tempo Turizm operates a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogar once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,246 and the journey takes 13h 2m. Alpar Turizm also services this route 3 times a week.

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