There are 4 ways to get from Skopje to Istog by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Istogbus
4h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Fushë Kosovëtrain Ic 892
- Take the train from Fushë Kosovë to Budisalctrain
5h 17m$5–7Drive 144.4 km
- Drive from Skopje to Istogcar 144.4 km
2h 16m$22–32Bus #2
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Istogbus
4h 35m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skopje to Istog is to train which costs $5 - $7 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Skopje to Istog is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Skopje to Istog. However, there are services departing from Skopje, Transporten Centar and arriving at Istog via Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Skopje to Istog. However, there are services departing from Skopje, Transporten Centar and arriving at Budisalc via Fushë Kosovë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Skopje and Istog is 177 km. The road distance is 144.4 km.
The best way to get from Skopje to Istog without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Skopje to Istog, including transfers.
Skopje to Istog bus services, operated by Amalfi Tours, depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar station.
Skopje to Istog train services, operated by Trainkos, depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar station.
The best way to get from Skopje to Istog is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $7 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Skopje, North Macedonia and Istog, Kosovo?
You can take a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istog via Pristina in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istog via Fushë Kosovë and Budisalc in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- +383 038 534 – 814
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trainkos
Train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Fushë Kosovë
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Trainkos
Train from Fushë Kosovë to Budisalc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Trainkos
- Phone
- +383 49 166 760
- [email protected]
- Website
- Amalfi Tours
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Amalfi Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Skopje to Istog bus services, operated by Amalfi Tours, arrive at Pristina station.
Skopje to Istog train services, operated by Trainkos, arrive at Fushë Kosovë station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skopje to Istog is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Skopje to Istog.
There are 131+ hotels available in Istog.