Istanbul to Skopje bus is a popular way of travelling between Turkey and North Macedonia.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul at 19:00h, arriving at Skopje at 01:30h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 19:00h, arriving at 01:30h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Skopje is 500 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 19:00 has a travel time of 06:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 06:30h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Skopje earlier, there
is 1 night coach departing from Istanbul to Skopje.
The overnight coach departs at 19:00 and arrives at 01:30
the following day.
As the travel time between the two stations is 09:09, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Istanbul to Skopje route
Domino Line - Alpar Turizm - Panorama Trans is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 5 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Bus station in Istanbul has not been rated yet. However, the bus station in Skopje has earned a score of 5.9 from our passengers. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Istanbul
You can see information about the departure station and stops Istanbul here
Skopje
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Skopje here
Cheapest tickets
Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £27 (One-Way)
or £54 (Return).
5 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Istanbul to Skopje. The average rating is 7.6. You can read the reviews below.
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