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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Skopje (Land) by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane plane ATH - SKP
    2h 20m
    $174–321

  2. Bus via Thessaloníki

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Stationbus bus Simeonidis
    11h 13m
    $39–103

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Stationbus bus Simeonidis
    10h 44m
    $67–99

  4. Drive 665.1 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Skopje (Land)car car 665.1 km
    7h 45m
    $140–202

  5. Train, bus via Gevgelija

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus bus
    3. Take the train from Gevgelija to Skopjetrain train 632 / ...
    11h 32m
    $66–118

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    12h 7m
    $79–95

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Kumanovobus bus
    13h 28m
    $70–120

Athens to Skopje (Land) by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Skopje (Land), North Macedonia?

Aegean Airlines flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Градежен Факултет via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloniki, Skopje Central Bus Station, and Транспортен Центар Т(21,22) in around 11h 13m.

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