There are 10 ways to get from Turkey to Macedonia by plane, car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Skopje International Airport, drive
best- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane ADB - SKP
- Drive from Skopje-Airport-SKP to Macedoniacar
5h 37m$86–161Train
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
- Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain Ic
20h 18m$23–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Blagoevgradbus
- Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Petrichtrain Ic / ...
13h 40m$37–57Drive 596.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Macedoniacar 596.5 km
7h 19m$94–136Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Skopje International Airport, drive
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane SAW - SKP
- Drive from Skopje-Airport-SKP to Macedoniacar
6h 44m$82–312Fly Istanbul to Skopje International Airport, drive
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane IST - SKP
- Drive from Skopje-Airport-SKP to Macedoniacar
6h 28m$137–312Fly Antalya Airport to Skopje International Airport, drive
- Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane AYT - SKP
- Drive from Skopje-Airport-SKP to Macedoniacar
6h 45m$111–211Fly Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane IST - SKG
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain
- Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar
8h 54m$127–279Fly Istanbul to Sofia Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
- Take the train from Zaharna Fabrika to Petrichtrain
10h 24m$101–276Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv South to Banskobus
- Take the bus from Bansko to Petrichbus
15h 49m$43–89
İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Macedonia is to train which costs $23 - $40 and takes 20h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Macedonia is to fly and drive which takes 5h 37m and costs $85 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Macedonia. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Petrich via Plovdiv South and Bansko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Macedonia. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Petrich via Halkalı and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.
The distance between Turkey and Macedonia is 797 km. The road distance is 596.5 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Macedonia without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 40m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Turkey to Macedonia, including transfers.
Turkey to Macedonia bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Turkey to Macedonia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Turkey to Macedonia is to train which takes 20h 18m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 15h 49m.
What companies run services between Turkey and Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?
You can take a train from Yenikapi to Macedonia via Halkalı, Sofia, and Petrich in around 20h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Macedonia via Esenler Otogar, Istanbul Esenler Otogari, Plovdiv South, Bansko, and Petrich in around 15h 49m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Skopje International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–420
Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–380
Flights from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–250
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Blagoevgrad to Petrich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Sofia to Petrich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Zaharna Fabrika to Petrich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Blagoevgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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More Questions & Answers
Turkey to Macedonia bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Turkey to Macedonia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Macedonia is 597 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Turkey to Macedonia.
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