There are 4 ways to get from Istog to Skopje by bus, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Istog to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
4h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Budisalc to Fushë Kosovëtrain
- Take the train from Fushë Kosovë to Skopje, Transporten Centartrain Ic 891
5h 18m$5–7Drive 145.5 km
- Drive from Istog to Skopjecar 145.5 km
2h 19m$22–32Bus #2
- Take the bus from Istog to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
4h 35m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istog to Skopje is to train which costs $5 - $7 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Istog to Skopje is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Istog to Skopje. However, there are services departing from Istog and arriving at Skopje, Transporten Centar via Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Istog to Skopje. However, there are services departing from Budisalc and arriving at Skopje, Transporten Centar via Fushë Kosovë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Istog and Skopje is 172 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.
The best way to get from Istog to Skopje without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Istog to Skopje, including transfers.
Istog to Skopje bus services, operated by Niku Tours, depart from Istog station.
Istog to Skopje train services, operated by Trainkos, depart from Budisalc station.
The best way to get from Istog to Skopje is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $7 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Istog, Kosovo and Skopje, North Macedonia?
You can take a bus from Istog to Skopje, Transporten Centar via Pristina in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istog to Skopje, Transporten Centar via Budisalc and Fushë Kosovë in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- +383 038 534 – 814
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trainkos
Train from Budisalc to Fushë Kosovë
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Trainkos
Train from Fushë Kosovë to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Trainkos
- Phone
- +383 44 178 080
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Istog to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- travel.gjirafa.com
Bus from Istog to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- travel.gjirafa.com
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Booking & Getting There
Istog to Skopje bus services, operated by Niku Tours, arrive at Pristina station.
Istog to Skopje train services, operated by Trainkos, arrive at Fushë Kosovë station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istog to Skopje is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Istog to Skopje.
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