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

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There are 6 ways to get from North Macedonia to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SKP - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 6m
    ₺5,344–17,129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus bus
    12h
    ₺1,100–2,400

  3. Drive  741.9 km

    1. Drive from Skopje to Istanbulcar car 741.9 km
    8h 12m
    ₺5,539–8,001

  4. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SKP - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    2h 53m
    ₺8,141–17,106

  5. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Skopje Nikola Karev to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 68
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    14h
    ₺1,892–2,807

  6. Bus via Центар Рекорд-КОН Исток

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    14h 10m
    ₺2,248–2,257

North Macedonia to Istanbul by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 706.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbul 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₺1,100–2,400 and the journey takes 12h.

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