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How to get fromIstanbul to Skopjeby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Skopje by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane plane SAW - SKP
    5h 3m
    $117–367

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    13h 1m
    $23–60

  3. Drive 736.9 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Skopjecar car 736.9 km
    8h 22m
    $112–161

  4. Metro to Istanbul, fly

    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane plane IST - SKP
    4h 48m
    $192–427

  5. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Serdika Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    15h 55m
    $68–110

Istanbul to Skopje by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 712.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

Luks Tempo Turizm operates a bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centar once daily. Tickets cost $47 and the journey takes 13h 1m. Alpar Turizm also services this route 3 times a week.

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