There are 7 ways to get from Macedonia to Ankara by car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, fly
best- Drive from Macedonia to Skopje-Airport-SKPcar
- Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SKP - ESB
4h 46m₺3,980–14,936Train via Maltepe
cheapest- Take the train from Petrich to Sofiatrain Ic
- Take the train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
- Take the train from Halkali to Atalartrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
25h 48m₺1,585–2,259Drive, train, bus
- Drive from Macedonia to Rodopoliscar
- Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain Re
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
17h 22m₺6,741–7,562Train
- Take the train from Petrich to Sofiatrain Ic
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
22h 49m₺1,862–5,757Drive 1,028.6 km
- Drive from Macedonia to Ankaracar 1,028.6 km
11h 41m₺7,999–11,554Bus
- Take the bus from Petrich Bus Station to Blagoevgrad Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
20h 58m₺3,061–4,415Drive, train, bus via Alexandroupoli
- Drive from Macedonia to Mandrakicar
- Take the train from Mandraki to Serrestrain Re
- Take the bus from Serres to Alexandroupolibus
- Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Bursabus
- Take the bus from Bursa to Ankarabus
21h 16m₺4,341–7,559
Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macedonia to Ankara is to train via Maltepe which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 25h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Macedonia to Ankara is to drive and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Macedonia station to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Petrich Bus Station and arriving at Ankara via Blagoevgrad and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Macedonia to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Petrich and arriving at Ankara Gar via Sofia and Istanbul(Halkali). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 49m.
The distance between Macedonia and Ankara is 1164 km. The road distance is 1028.6 km.
The best way to get from Macedonia to Ankara without a car is to train which takes 22h 49m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Macedonia to Ankara, including transfers.
Macedonia to Ankara bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Petrich Bus Station.
Macedonia to Ankara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Petrich station.
The best way to get from Macedonia to Ankara is to train which takes 22h 49m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 6.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.000 ₺ - 4.500 ₺ and takes 20h 58m.
What companies run services between Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria and Ankara, Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Macedonia to Ankara Gar via Petrich, Sofia, and Istanbul(Halkali) in around 22h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Macedonia to Ankara via Petrich Bus Station, Blagoevgrad, and Istanbul Otogari in around 20h 58m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–13,000
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–13,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–21,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–16,000
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Rodopolis to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Mandraki to Serres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺210–320
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,125
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,289
- Single Room
- ₺4,125
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,013
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkali to Atalar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺95–140
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Petrich to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺160–260
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺160–230
- 1st Class
- ₺200–260
Train from Petrich to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺160–260
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺160–230
- 1st Class
- ₺200–260
Train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺420–600
- 1st Class
- ₺420–550
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺4,883
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Petrich Bus Station to Blagoevgrad Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺220–330
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,100
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- +30 23210-22822
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelserron.gr
Bus from Serres to Alexandroupoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Schedules at
- ktelserron.gr
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Alexandroupoli to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–3,900
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Bursa to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,100
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
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Booking & Getting There
Macedonia to Ankara bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Blagoevgrad Bus Station.
Macedonia to Ankara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macedonia to Ankara is 1029 km. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Macedonia to Ankara.
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