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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kukes to Istanbul

Composite routes from Kukes to Istanbul

Cheapest
10 h 9 min
Car
921 km.
from $50
Other
8 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
718 km.
from $10.87
21 h 50 min
Train, Bus
716 km.
from $134.39
17 h 52 min
718 km.
from $5.43
8 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
718 km.
from $199.33
8 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
718 km.
from $167.85
8 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
718 km.
from $10.87
10 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
718 km.
from $10.87
10 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
718 km.
from $10.87
18 h 5 min
718 km.
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18 h 21 min
718 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$36.94

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Pristina to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$54.78

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Email:
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.32

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Pristina to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola

Phone:
+389 47 231 192
Email:
Website:
transkop.mk/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.98

Makedonija Soobrakaj AD

Phone:
+389(0)2 24 02 388
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/makedonijasoobrakaj/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.12

Amalfi Tours

Phone:
+383 49 166 760
Website:
facebook.com/amalfitours1
Bus from Pristina to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.57

Gazmend Turist

Phone:
+389 76 241 003
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/p/Gazmend-Turist-100054391576666/
Bus from Pristina to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.57

Motoja

Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/motoja.shkup
Bus from Pristina to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.57

Albus Travel

Phone:
+383 44 123 558
Website:
facebook.com/albustravel/?locale=el_GR
Bus from Pristina to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.57

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Suva Reka, Stacioni i Autobusave to Novi
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily

Sharr Travel

Phone:
+383 38 610 015
Email:
Website:
sharrtravel.com/en/
Bus from Pristina to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$49.72

Abria Turs

Phone:
+383 45 823 988
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/abriaturss/
Bus from Kukes to Pristina
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Kukes to Suva
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Prizren to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.86

Ozlem Tours

Phone:
+381 20 41 1090
Email:
Website:
polazak.rs/ci/Ozlem-Tours/prevoznik/
Bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week

Erhan Trans

Phone:
+383 44 190 915
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/erhantrans/
Bus from Pristina to Instabul
Ave. Duration:
15h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily

Airlines

Air Albania

Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$522.31

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.57–$828.06
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.57–$891.75

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Pristina to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$57.33–$254.79
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.07–$318.48
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.07–$318.48

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Pristina to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.81–$382.18
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.55–$598.75

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Pristina to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.12–$280.27
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$38.22–$343.96

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$92.73

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:
+389 (2) 3 164 255
Email:
Website:
mzt.mk/?lang=mk
Train from Brvenica to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$15.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to travel from Kukës to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to travel from Kukës to Istanbul is to drive and train and bus which costs $60.02 - $204.31 and takes 21h 50m.

Does a direct bus run between Kukës and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus service from Kukës to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kukes and arriving at Istanbul via Suva Reka, Stacioni i Autobusave and Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 hours and 52 minutes.

How many kilometers is it from Kukës to Istanbul?

The distance between Kukës and Istanbul is 897 km. The road distance is 955.5 km.

How can I travel from Kukës to Istanbul using public transportation without a car?

The best way to get from Kukës to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Novi Pazar which takes 17 hours 52 minutes and costs.

How many hours and minutes does it take to travel from Kukës to Istanbul, including transfers?

It takes approximately 8 hours and 39 minutes to travel from Kukës to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where can I catch a bus from Kukes station that goes to Istanbul?

Kukës to Istanbul bus services, operated by Abria Turs, depart from Kukes station.

Where does the Kukës to Istanbul bus arrive?

Kukës to Istanbul bus services, operated by Abria Turs, arrive at Suva Reka, Stacioni i Autobusave station.

Can you drive from Kukës to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Kukës and Istanbul is 955 kilometers. It takes approximately 10 hours and 11 minutes to drive from Kukës to Istanbul.

What are the hotels near Istanbul like?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $26.90 per night.
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