There are 9 ways to get from North Macedonia to Athens by plane, 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.
Fly from Skopje International Airport
best- Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SKP - ATH
2h 52m€125–264Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníkibus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
10h 20m€35–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníkibus
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
9h 44m€57–86Drive 667.9 km
- Drive from Skopje to Athenscar 667.9 km
7h 44m€123–177Drive to Aristotelis Airport, fly
- Drive from Bitola to Aristotelis Airport (KSO)car
- Fly from Aristotelis Airport (KSO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane KSO - ATH
3h 49m€111–154Bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Florina to Ioanninabus
- Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IOA - ATH
6h 43mBus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
- Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SKG - ATH
7h 29m€79–124Train, bus
- Take the train from Skopje to Gevgelijatrain 631 / ...
- Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
10h 37m€64–116Bus
- Take the bus from Kumanovo to Athensbus
14h 32m€67–112
North Macedonia to Athens by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Macedonia to Athens is to bus and train which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from North Macedonia to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs €120 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from North Macedonia to Athens. However, there are services departing from Skopje, Transporten Centar and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between North Macedonia and Athens is 538 km. The road distance is 667.9 km.
The best way to get from North Macedonia to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 44m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from North Macedonia to Athens, including transfers.
North Macedonia to Athens bus services, operated by Rule Turs, depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar station.
The best way to get from North Macedonia to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 10h 20m.
North Macedonia to Athens bus services, operated by Rule Turs, arrive at Thessaloníki station.
Athens is 1h ahead of North Macedonia. It is currently 9:55 AM in North Macedonia and 10:55 AM in Athens.
What companies run services between North Macedonia and Athens, Greece?
Aegean Airlines flies from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Thessaloníki and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 10h 20m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–210
Flights from Ioannina National Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–150
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +389 2 240 2528
- [email protected]
- Website
- ruleturs.mk
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- ruleturs.mk
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- ruleturs.mk
Bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Schedules at
- ruleturs.mk
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Yes, the driving distance between North Macedonia to Athens is 668 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from North Macedonia to Athens.
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