There are 4 ways to get from Gevgelija to Istanbul by bus, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKG - IST
6h 17m₺6,553–14,039Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gevgelija to Esenler Otogarbus
10h 31m₺2,138Drive 658.5 km
- Drive from Gevgelija to Istanbulcar 658.5 km
7h 8m₺4,948–7,147Bus via Thessaloníki
- Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Otogaribus
13h 40m₺3,057–4,343
Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gevgelija to Istanbul is to bus which costs 2.138 ₺ and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Gevgelija to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gevgelija and arriving at Esenler Otogar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Gevgelija and Istanbul is 627 km. The road distance is 658.5 km.
The best way to get from Gevgelija to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs 2.138 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Gevgelija to Istanbul, including transfers.
Gevgelija to Istanbul bus services, operated by Luks Tempo Turizm, depart from Gevgelija station.
Gevgelija to Istanbul bus services, operated by Luks Tempo Turizm, arrive at Esenler Otogar station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Gevgelija. It is currently 6:42 PM in Gevgelija and 7:42 PM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Gevgelija to Istanbul is 658 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Gevgelija to Istanbul.
What companies run services between Gevgelija, North Macedonia and Istanbul, Turkey?
Luks Tempo Turizm operates a bus from Gevgelija to Esenler Otogar once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,138 and the journey takes 10h 31m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–12,000
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–12,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–9,000
- Phone
- +389 2 240 2528
- [email protected]
- Website
- ruleturs.mk
Bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- ruleturs.mk
Bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- ruleturs.mk
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- [email protected]
Bus from Gevgelija to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,138
- Schedules at
- Luks Tempo Turizm
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,700–2,500
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