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How to get fromGreece to North Macedoniaby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Greece to North Macedonia by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Stationbus bus Simeonidis
    10h 23m
    $66–94

  2. Bus via Thessaloníki

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    13h 39m
    $41–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Kumanovobus bus
    13h 8m
    $71–119

  4. Drive  664.5 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Skopjecar car 664.5 km
    7h 44m
    $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 14m
    $65–117

  6. Train, bus via Центар Рекорд-КОН Запад

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    13h 9m
    $67–102

Greece to North Macedonia by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Greece and North Macedonia?

Siamos Tours operates a bus from Athens to Kumanovo twice a week. Tickets cost $65–80 and the journey takes 12h.

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