There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Skopje Statistical Region by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Skopje International Airport
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane ATH - SKP
4h 29m$150–310Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Stationbus Simeonidis
11h 18m$39–97Train, bus via Gevgelija
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus
- Take the train from Gevgelija to Skopjetrain 632 / ...
11h 38m$65–118Drive 660.7 km
- Drive from Athens to Skopje Statistical Regioncar 660.7 km
7h 43m$139–201Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus, train
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus
- Take the train from Gevgelija to Skopjetrain
9h 52m$90–187Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus
10h 57m$86–182Train, bus
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
12h 12m$68–99Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Kumanovobus
13h 33m$72–120
Athens to Skopje Statistical Region by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Skopje Statistical Region is to train and bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 12h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Skopje Statistical Region is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $150 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Skopje Statistical Region. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Ново Лисиче ФФМ-КОН Т via Thessaloniki and Железничка Станица-КОН Аеродром. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Athens and Skopje Statistical Region is 539 km. The road distance is 660.7 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Skopje Statistical Region without a car is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 11h 18m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Athens to Skopje Statistical Region, including transfers.
Athens to Skopje Statistical Region bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
The best way to get from Athens to Skopje Statistical Region is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 11h 18m.
Athens to Skopje Statistical Region bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.
Skopje Statistical Region is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 5:51 AM in Athens and 4:51 AM in Skopje Statistical Region.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Skopje Statistical Region, 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 Ново Лисиче ФФМ-КОН Т via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloniki, Skopje Central Bus Station, and Железничка Станица-КОН Аеродром in around 11h 18m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Skopje International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–240
Flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 2310 500111
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Thessalonikis S.A.
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–60
- Website
- KTEL Thessalonikis S.A.
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Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Skopje Statistical Region is 661 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Athens to Skopje Statistical Region.
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