What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Matka?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Matka is to bus which costs $94 and takes 24h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Matka?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Matka is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $130 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Matka?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Matka. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at S. Glumovo Shkolo via Transporten Centar T-Prigradski Linii. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to Matka?

The distance between Cologne and Matka is 1537 km. The road distance is 1911.2 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Matka without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Matka without a car is to train and bus via Sankt Pölten which takes 21h 7m and costs $180 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Matka?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Cologne to Matka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Matka bus from?

Cologne to Matka bus services, operated by Nasir Tours, depart from Cologne station.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Matka?

The best way to get from Cologne to Matka is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $94 and takes 24h 24m.

Where does the Cologne to Matka bus arrive?

Cologne to Matka bus services, operated by Nasir Tours, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Matka?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Matka is 1911 km. It takes approximately 17h 8m to drive from Cologne to Matka.

Where can I stay near Matka?

There are 1635+ hotels available in Matka.

Cologne to Matka - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Matka by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)CGN - SKP
5h 22m
$132–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Skopje, Transporten Centar
24h 24m
$94
Train, bus via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to St Pölten HauptbahnhofIce
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Skopje, Transporten Centar
21h 7m
$186–456
Drive 1,911.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Matka1,911.2 km
17h 8m
$315–455
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)FRA - SKP
5h 43m
$168–416
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)DTM - SKP
6h 47m
$107–313
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Skopje, Transporten Centar
23h 44m
$134–218
Bus via Bonn Universität/Markt
1. Take the bus from Bonn to Skopje, Transporten Centar
33h 5m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Matka
16h 19m
$317–1,510

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) flights

14Weekly Planes

3h 46mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,537.1 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Matka, North Macedonia?

Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, and Eurowings fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) twice daily. Alternatively, Nasir Tours operates a bus from Cologne to Skopje, Transporten Centar twice a week. Tickets cost $94 and the journey takes 22h 42m. Hak Bus also services this route twice a week.

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