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How to get fromSkopje to Istanbul Esenler Otogariby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Skopje to Istanbul Esenler Otogari 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 22m
    ₺5,939–19,706

  2. Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus bus
    12h 5m
    ₺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
    18h 30m
    ₺1,723–6,000

  4. Drive 736.5 km

    1. Drive from Skopje to Istanbul Esenler Otogaricar car 736.5 km
    8h 8m
    ₺5,354–7,733

  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 Yenikapitrain train
    3. Take the train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogartrain train
    3h 11m
    ₺9,136–17,683

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    13h 2m
    ₺2,243

  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 / ...
    14h
    ₺1,902–2,820

Skopje to Istanbul Esenler Otogari by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Skopje, North Macedonia and Istanbul Esenler Otogari, 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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