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There are 7 ways to get from Skopje to Athens by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Skopje International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SKP - ATH
    2h 20m
    €148–268

  2. Bus via Thessaloníki

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníkibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    10h 20m
    €43–85

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníkibus bus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    9h 44m
    €65–85

  4. Drive 667.9 km

    1. Drive from Skopje to Athenscar car 667.9 km
    7h 45m
    €122–175

  5. Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníkibus bus
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SKG - ATH
    6h 55m
    €106–162

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Skopje to Gevgelijatrain train 631 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus bus
    3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    10h 37m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Athensbus bus
    14h 32m
    €65–110

Skopje to Athens by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Skopje, 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.

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