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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Macedonia

Composite routes from Istanbul to Macedonia

Cheapest
7 h 14 min
Car
730 km.
from $40
Other
13 h 21 min
490 km.
from $61.43
21 h 25 min
490 km.
from $28.24
13 h 1 min
Bus, Train
490 km.
from $61.86
14 h 1 min
490 km.
from $86.41
8 h 51 min
Train, Plane
490 km.
from $232.26
9 h 49 min
Bus, Train
490 km.
from $186.76
10 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
490 km.
from $175.22
10 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
490 km.
from $217.52
10 h 19 min
Bus, Train
490 km.
from $166.20

Transport providers

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Petrich
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.11–$10.19

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$43.31

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$33.12

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Haskovo to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$57.32–$82.80

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$53.50

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Bayrampaşa to Haskovo
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$25.48

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$280.25
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.60–$280.25

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28
Plane from Istanbul to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64
Plane from Istanbul to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$598.71

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$34.39–$305.73

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.71–$11.20

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.28

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Petrich
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.73–$10.19
Train from Blagoevgrad to Petrich
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.06–$6.50

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:
+389 (2) 3 164 255
Email:
Website:
mzt.mk/?lang=mk
Train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Miravtsi
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$34.39

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Macedonia?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Macedonia is to train which costs $16.30 - $23.91 and takes 21h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Macedonia?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Macedonia is to drive which takes 7h 16m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

How far is it from Istanbul to Macedonia?

The distance between Istanbul and Macedonia is 779 km. The road distance is 730 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Macedonia without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Macedonia without a car is to bus which takes 13h 21m and costs $35.87 - $51.09 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Macedonia?

It takes approximately 13h 21m to get from Istanbul to Macedonia, including transfers.

Train or bus from Istanbul to Macedonia?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Macedonia is to bus which takes 13h 21m and costs $35.87 - $51.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16.30 - $23.91 and takes 21h 25m.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Macedonia?

Macedonia is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 21:39 in Istanbul and 20:39 in Macedonia.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Macedonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Macedonia is 730 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Istanbul to Macedonia.

Where can I stay near Macedonia?

There are 258+ hotels available in Macedonia. Prices start at $16.26 per night.
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