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There are 6 ways to get from Skopje 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 4m
    ₺5,743–17,600

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    13h 2m
    ₺1,100–2,800

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    18h 12m
    ₺1,666–5,927

  4. Drive 741.9 km

    1. Drive from Skopje to Istanbulcar car 741.9 km
    8h 12m
    ₺5,351–7,730

  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 52m
    ₺9,040–20,577

  6. 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
    ₺1,889–2,803

Skopje to Istanbul by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 713.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

Luks Tempo Turizm operates a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogar once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,203 and the journey takes 13h 2m. Alpar Turizm also services this route 3 times a week.

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