How to Travel from
Athens to North Macedonia
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Athens, Greece → North Macedonia, Macedonia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens to North Macedonia
Composite routes from Athens to North Macedonia
Cheapest
6 h 47 min
Car
659 km.
from $36
Fastest
1 h 19 min
Plane
Other
10 h 23 min
Train, Bus
438 km.
from $63.83
11 h 15 min
438 km.
from $106.48
7 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
437 km.
from $10.87
11 h 59 min
Train, bus via Gevgelija, Train, bus via Gevgelija
438 km.
from $5.43
14 h 49 min
438 km.
from $5.43
9 h 25 min
Bus, Train
437 km.
from $120.14
9 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
437 km.
from $129.10
9 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
437 km.
from $136.12
Route Navigator Athens - North Macedonia
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Continue onto Ζωοδόχου Πηγής
Ζωοδόχου Πηγής, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto Ακαδημίας
Ακαδημίας, 50 м
50 м
Turn left onto Χαριλάου Τρικούπη
Χαριλάου Τρικούπη, 112 м
112 м
Turn left onto Σόλωνος
Σόλωνος, 6 km 709 м
6 km 709 м
Keep right and take A1 toward Λαμία
Λαμία, A1, 54 km 864 м
54 km 864 м
Keep left onto Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη - Εύζωνοι toward Α1
Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη - Εύζωνοι, Α1, 141 km 938 м
141 km 938 м
Keep right onto Αυτοκινητόδρομος Κεντρικής Ελλάδας and drive toward Karditsa
Αυτοκινητόδρομος Κεντρικής Ελλάδας, Karditsa, 32 km 920 м
32 km 920 м
Keep right
94 м
94 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
47 м
47 м
Turn slight right
163 м
163 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Διακλάδωση Ξυνιάδας
Διακλάδωση Ξυνιάδας, 6 km 625 м
6 km 625 м
Turn sharp left onto Ξυνιάδα - Ομβριακή
Ξυνιάδα - Ομβριακή, 4 km 279 м
4 km 279 м
Turn right
33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Λαμίας - Λάρισας
Λαμίας - Λάρισας, 4 km 344 м
4 km 344 м
Turn left
1 km 425 м
1 km 425 м
Turn right
24 м
24 м
Turn left
64 м
64 м
Keep right
128 м
128 м
Keep right
3 km 823 м
3 km 823 м
Turn right
390 м
390 м
Turn sharp right onto Λεοντάρι - Πουρνάρι
Λεοντάρι - Πουρνάρι, 1 km 769 м
1 km 769 м
Turn left onto Λαμίας - Λάρισας
Λαμίας - Λάρισας, 9 km 285 м
9 km 285 м
Keep right onto Λαμία - Λάρισα
Λαμία - Λάρισα, 12 km 396 м
12 km 396 м
Continue onto Λαμίας
Λαμίας, 1 km 858 м
1 km 858 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Αθηνών
Αθηνών, 1 km 922 м
1 km 922 м
Turn left onto Λαρίσης
Λαρίσης, 252 м
252 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Φαρσάλων - Λάρισας
Φαρσάλων - Λάρισας, 14 km 367 м
14 km 367 м
Turn left onto Παράδρομος Λαμίας - Λάρισας
Παράδρομος Λαμίας - Λάρισας, 9 м
9 м
Turn right onto Παράδρομος Λαμίας - Λάρισας
Παράδρομος Λαμίας - Λάρισας, 1 km 811 м
1 km 811 м
Turn right onto Παράδρομος Λαμίας - Λάρισας
Παράδρομος Λαμίας - Λάρισας, 11 м
11 м
Turn left onto Φαρσάλων - Λάρισας
Φαρσάλων - Λάρισας, 19 km 204 м
19 km 204 м
Turn right onto Οδυσσέα Ελύτη
Οδυσσέα Ελύτη, 2 km 41 м
2 km 41 м
Turn left onto Παράπλευρη Οδός
Παράπλευρη Οδός, 1 km 917 м
1 km 917 м
Keep left and drive toward Θεσσαλονίκη
Θεσσαλονίκη, 137 km 514 м
137 km 514 м
Keep left onto Α1 and take Α1 toward Εύζωνοι, Σκόπια
Εύζωνοι, Σκόπια, Α1, 62 km 386 м
62 km 386 м
Keep right
138 м
138 м
Keep left onto A1
1 km 667 м
1 km 667 м
Keep left onto A1
94 km 225 м
94 km 225 м
Keep right and drive toward Велес Југ
Велес Југ, 1 km 343 м
1 km 343 м
Turn slight right onto R1102
6 km 261 м
6 km 261 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Гоце Делчев
Гоце Делчев, 220 м
220 м
Turn left onto Гоце Делчев
Гоце Делчев, 139 м
139 м
Turn slight right onto 8-ми Септември
8-ми Септември, 1 km 750 м
1 km 750 м
Turn left onto Наум Наумовски Борче
Наум Наумовски Борче, 183 м
183 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 3 та Кумановска Ударна Бригада
3 та Кумановска Ударна Бригада, 260 м
260 м
Turn left onto Тодор Христов Офицерчето
Тодор Христов Офицерчето, 134 м
134 м
Keep left onto Тодор Христов Офицерчето
Тодор Христов Офицерчето, 61 м
61 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
25 м
25 м
Turn slight right onto Благој Ѓорев
Благој Ѓорев, 491 м
491 м
Turn right onto Партение Зоографски
Партение Зоографски, 255 м
255 м
Turn sharp left onto Благој Ѓорев
Благој Ѓорев, 7 km 298 м
7 km 298 м
Turn left onto 10121
3 km 648 м
3 km 648 м
Continue
1 km 859 м
1 km 859 м
Keep left
154 м
154 м
Turn right
1 km 585 м
1 km 585 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ulendo Airlink
Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.65–$356.66
Air Albania
Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.27–$267.49
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.90–$343.92
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$292.97
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.54
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$369.40
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$407.61
Bulgaria Air
Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$369.40
Sky Express
Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$203.80
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$292.97
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.49
Bus operators
Citylines
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$36.94
Simeonidis Tours
Bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.20–$34.39
Bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94
Bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelija
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Auloni Tours
Bus from Tirana Airport to Prizren,Autobuska
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.90
Nakaj Tours
Website:
showmebus.com/bus/nakaj-turs-gjakove-tirane/
Bus from Tirana Airport to Prizren,Autobuska
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week
Veli Trans
Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.43
KTEL Thessalonikis
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$52.20
Rule Turs
Bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.50
Korona Travel
Bus from Thessaloniki to Evzonoi
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
7h 9m
Frequency:
On demand
KTEL Florinas
Bus from Ioannina to Florina
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Train operators
Hellenic Train
Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$34.39
Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD
Train from Gevgelija to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$39.49
Train from Gevgelija to Veles
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$28.02
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to North Macedonia?
The cheapest way to get from Athens to North Macedonia is to train and bus which costs $29.35 - $70.65 and takes 10h 23m.
What is the fastest way to get from Athens to North Macedonia?
The fastest way to get from Athens to North Macedonia is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $97.83 - $260.87 .
Is there a direct bus between Athens and North Macedonia?
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to North Macedonia. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар) via Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
Is there a direct flight between Athens and North Macedonia?
Yes, there are direct flights between Athens and North Macedonia; these take 1h 30m and cost $86.96 - $239.13 .
How far is it from Athens to North Macedonia?
The distance between Athens and North Macedonia is 702 km. The road distance is 692.5 km.
How do I travel from Athens to North Macedonia without a car?
The best way to get from Athens to North Macedonia without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 23m and costs $29.35 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Athens to North Macedonia?
It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Athens to North Macedonia, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Athens to North Macedonia bus from?
Athens to North Macedonia bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Bus or fly from Athens to North Macedonia?
The best way to get from Athens to North Macedonia is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $65.22 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $97.83 - $260.87 and takes 5h 42m.
Where does the Athens to North Macedonia bus arrive?
Athens to North Macedonia bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.
What is the time difference between Athens and North Macedonia?
North Macedonia is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 16:58 in Athens and 15:58 in North Macedonia.
Can I drive from Athens to North Macedonia?
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to North Macedonia is 693 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Athens to North Macedonia.
Where can I stay near North Macedonia?
There are 24+ hotels available in North Macedonia. Prices start at $10.60 per night.
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