What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Grad Skopje?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Grad Skopje is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 13h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Grad Skopje?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Grad Skopje is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $100 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Grad Skopje?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Grad Skopje station. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Skopje Central Bus Station via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Athens to Grad Skopje?

The distance between Athens and Grad Skopje is 543 km. The road distance is 664.5 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Grad Skopje without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Grad Skopje without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 23m and costs $65 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Grad Skopje?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Athens to Grad Skopje, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Grad Skopje bus from?

Athens to Grad Skopje bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Grad Skopje?

The best way to get from Athens to Grad Skopje is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Athens to Grad Skopje bus arrive?

Athens to Grad Skopje bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Grad Skopje?

Grad Skopje is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 3:29 AM in Athens and 2:29 AM in Grad Skopje.

Can I drive from Athens to Grad Skopje?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Grad Skopje is 664 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Athens to Grad Skopje.

Where can I stay near Grad Skopje?

There are 1921+ hotels available in Grad Skopje.

Athens to Grad Skopje - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Grad Skopje by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Skopje International Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane ATH - SKP
4h 31m
$102–231
Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Stationbus Simeonidis
10h 52m
$38–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Stationbus Simeonidis
10h 23m
$66–94
Drive 664.5 km
1. Drive from Athens to Skopjecar 664.5 km
7h 44m
$140–202
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ATH - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Skopje Central Bus Stationbus
8h 37m
$96–183
Fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ATH - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)bus
10h 36m
$86–192
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane ATH - TIA
2. Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Skopjeshuttle
9h 41m
$72–172
Train, bus via Gevgelija
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus
3. Take the train from Gevgelija to Skopjetrain 632 / ...
11h 14m
$65–117
Train, bus via Центар Рекорд-КОН Запад
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
12h
$78–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Kumanovobus
13h 8m
$65–120

Athens to Grad Skopje by train and bus

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12hAverage Duration

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Distance: 542.9 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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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