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How to get fromSkopje (Land) to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Skopje (Land) 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
    ₺5,950–17,727

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus bus
    13h 24m
    ₺1,100–2,400

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    19h 24m
    ₺1,670–5,938

  4. Drive 743.4 km

    1. Drive from Skopje (Land) to Istanbulcar car 743.4 km
    8h 14m
    ₺5,383–7,775

  5. 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
    ₺9,147–20,704

  6. Bus via Esenler Otogar

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    14h 26m
    ₺2,217

  7. 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 / ...
    15h 7m
    ₺1,894–2,809

Skopje (Land) to Istanbul by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 715 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Skopje (Land), 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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