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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Matka is to bus via Kumanovo which costs $92 and takes 19h 55m.

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 25m and costs $140 - $380.

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 Kumanovo and Transporten Centar T-Prigradski Linii. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

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 which takes 19h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 LONI Tours - Travel Agency, 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 25m and costs $140 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Kumanovo, which costs $92 and takes 19h 55m.

Where does the Cologne to Matka bus arrive?

Cologne to Matka bus services, operated by LONI Tours - Travel Agency, arrive at Kumanovo station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Matka?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Matka is 1911 km. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Cologne to Matka.

Where can I stay near Matka?

There are 1640+ hotels available in Matka.

Cologne to Matka - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Skopje International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)CGN - SKP
5h 25m
$142–376
Bus via Kumanovo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Kumanovo
19h 55m
$92
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Kumanovo
19h 47m
Drive 1,911.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Matka1,911.2 km
17h 3m
$315–455
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Pristina, drive
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Pristina (PRN)DUS - PRN
3. Drive from Pristina (PRN) to Matka
6h 27m
$99–500
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Skopje International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)FRA - SKP
5h 55m
$168–426
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Skopje International Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)DTM - SKP
6h 50m
$107–433
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Skopje, Transporten Centar
24h 24m
$94
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bonn to Skopje, Transporten Centar
33h 3m
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

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,537.1 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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, LONI Tours - Travel Agency operates a bus from Cologne to Kumanovo twice a week, and the journey takes 17h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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