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How to get fromSkopje to Ankaraby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Skopje 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 5m
    ₺5,624–16,669

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst / ...
    17h 20m
    ₺1,892–3,446

  3. Bus, train via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Skopje Nikola Karev to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    3. Take the train from Halkali to Atalartrain train
    4. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst / ...
    23h 29m
    ₺2,171–6,172

  4. Drive  1,188.7 km

    1. Drive from Skopje to Ankaracar car 1,188.7 km
    12h 13m
    ₺8,933–12,904

  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 to Ankarabus bus
    21h 26m
    ₺3,331–4,531

  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 Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst
    23h 35m
    ₺2,345–6,937

Skopje to Ankara by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,026.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Skopje, 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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