Skopje to Istanbul Bus

Skopje to Istanbul Istanbul to Skopje

Skopje to Istanbul Route Summary

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 bus station at 17:00h, arriving at Istanbul bus station at 06:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 17:00h, arriving at 06:00h the following day.
Departure station and country SkopjeNorth Macedonia
Arrival station and country IstanbulTurkey
Travel Distance 500 mi
Average Trip Duration 13h 00min
Total Departures 2
Popular Operators Domino Line - Alpar Turizm - Panorama Trans
Lowest Price $33
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Skopje and Istanbul by bus

The shortest travel distance between Skopje and Istanbul is 500 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 17:00 has a travel time of 13:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 13:00h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Istanbul earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Skopje to Istanbul. The overnight bus departs at 17:00 and arrives at 06:00 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 09:09, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies operating the Skopje to Istanbul route

Domino Line - Alpar Turizm - Panorama Trans is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 3 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

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.
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  Skopje

You can see information about the departure station and stops Skopje here

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  Istanbul

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Istanbul here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $33 (One-Way) or $66 (Return).

Travel reviews for Skopje to Istanbul bus

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 users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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