Skopje to Istanbul bus is a popular way of travelling between North Macedonia and Turkey.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Skopje at 17:00h, arriving at Istanbul at 06:00h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 17:00h, arriving at 06:00h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Skopje and Istanbul is 500 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 17:00 has a travel time of 13:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 13:00h.
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 Istanbul earlier, there
is 1 night coach departing from Skopje to Istanbul.
The overnight coach departs at 17:00 and arrives at 06:00
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 Skopje to Istanbul route
Domino Line - Alpar Turizm - Panorama Trans is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 3 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Bus station in Skopje has earned an average score of 5.9 from our passengers, while the station in Istanbul has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Skopje
You can see information about the departure station and stops Skopje here
Istanbul
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Istanbul here
Cheapest tickets
Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £26 (One-Way)
or £52 (Return).
3 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Skopje to Istanbul. The average rating is 9.2. You can read the reviews below.
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