There are 8 ways to get from Strumica to Istanbul by car, train, bus, or plane
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Drive, train, bus
best- Drive from Strumica to Mouriescar
- Take the train from Mouries to Thessalonikitrain Re
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
11h 44m₺5,881–6,304Drive, train
cheapest- Drive from Strumica to Strumyanicar
- Take the train from Strumyani to Sofiatrain Ic
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
17h 44m₺1,543–5,376Drive 635 km
- Drive from Strumica to Istanbulcar 635 km
8h 3m₺4,678–6,756Drive, train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Istanbul
- Drive from Strumica to Mouriescar
- Take the train from Mouries to Thessalonikitrain
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKG - IST
7h 40m₺6,140–13,563Bus
- Take the bus from Strumica to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus
16h 30mBus via Esenler Otogar
- Take the bus from Strumica to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus
17h 32mDrive, train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Drive from Strumica to Strumyanicar
- Take the train from Strumyani to Gorna banya spirkatrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
9h 32m₺5,438–14,215Drive, train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Drive from Strumica to Strumyanicar
- Take the train from Strumyani to Gorna banya spirkatrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
9h 34m₺6,841–16,238
Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strumica to Istanbul is to drive and train which costs 1.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 17h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Strumica to Istanbul is to drive and train and fly which takes 7h 40m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Strumica to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Strumica and arriving at Istanbul via Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
The distance between Strumica and Istanbul is 820 km. The road distance is 635 km.
The best way to get from Strumica to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Strumica to Istanbul, including transfers.
Strumica to Istanbul bus services, operated by Strumica Ekspres, depart from Strumica station.
Strumica to Istanbul bus services, operated by Strumica Ekspres, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Strumica. It is currently 7:44 AM in Strumica and 8:44 AM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Strumica to Istanbul is 635 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Strumica to Istanbul.
What companies run services between Strumica, North Macedonia and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Strumica to Istanbul via Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 16h 30m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–17,000
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–19,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–15,000
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Mouries to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺330–480
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Mouries to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺330–480
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺4,937
- Website
- Arda Tur
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