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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Grad Skopje by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane plane ATH - SKP
    2h 19m
    $131–257

  2. Bus via Thessaloníki

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Stationbus bus Simeonidis
    10h 52m
    $39–97

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Stationbus bus Simeonidis
    10h 23m
    $67–94

  4. Drive 664.5 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Skopjecar car 664.5 km
    7h 44m
    $140–202

  5. Train, bus via Gevgelija

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus bus
    3. Take the train from Gevgelija to Skopjetrain train 632 / ...
    11h 14m
    $65–118

  6. Train, bus via Центар Рекорд-КОН Запад

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    12h
    $79–95

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Kumanovobus bus
    13h 8m
    $65–120

Athens to Grad Skopje by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Grad Skopje, North Macedonia?

Aegean Airlines flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Skopje Central Bus Station via Thessaloniki Monastiriou and Thessaloniki in around 10h 52m.

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