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How to get fromNorth Macedonia to Ankaraby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from North Macedonia to Ankara by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane SKP - ESB
    3h 7m
    ₺5,692–17,157

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht / ...
    17h 58m
    ₺1,962–3,556

  3. Bus, train via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    3. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst
    23h 35m
    ₺2,341–6,892

  4. Drive 1,188.7 km

    1. Drive from Skopje to Ankaracar car 1,188.7 km
    12h 12m
    ₺8,604–12,427

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus bus
    19h 35m
    ₺2,225–4,044

  6. Bus via Maltepe

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0604 / ...
    20h 20m
    ₺3,035–3,425

  7. Bus, train via Sofia #2

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    3. Take the train from Halkali to Ankaratrain train Yht
    24h 43m
    ₺2,341–6,892

North Macedonia to Ankara by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,341Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,019.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between North Macedonia and Ankara, Turkey?

AJet, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ankara via Istanbul Otogari in around 19h 35m.

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