What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Macedonia?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Macedonia is to bus which costs $110 - $220 and takes 36h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Macedonia?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Macedonia is to fly and train and drive which takes 9h 41m and costs $95 - $410.

How far is it from Essen to Macedonia?

The distance between Essen and Macedonia is 1944 km. The road distance is 2091.7 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Macedonia without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Macedonia without a car is to bus which takes 36h 26m and costs $110 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Macedonia?

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Essen to Macedonia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Essen and Macedonia?

Macedonia is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 9:12 AM in Essen and 10:12 AM in Macedonia.

Can I drive from Essen to Macedonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Macedonia is 2092 km. It takes approximately 19h 11m to drive from Essen to Macedonia.

Where can I stay near Macedonia?

There are 342+ hotels available in Macedonia.

Essen to Macedonia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Macedonia by plane, train, car, bus, 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)DUS - SKG
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedonia
9h 41m
$99–408
Fly Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)DTM - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Station
3. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Petrich
11h 36m
$88–359
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Strumica
3. Drive from Strumica to Macedonia
21h 51m
Drive 2,091.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Macedonia2,091.7 km
19h 11m
$345–498
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)CGN - SKG
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
4. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedonia
10h 17m
$145–506
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CGN - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Station
4. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Petrich
11h 24m
$108–351
Fly Weeze Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive
1. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)NRN - SKG
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedonia
11h 23m
$117–349
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Strumica
2. Drive from Strumica to Macedonia
23h 5m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich Bus StationUnion Ivkoni
36h 26m
$111–214
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Macedonia
17h 50m
$345–1,538

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

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Map of how to get from Essen to Macedonia.

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Distance: 1,943.5 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Macedonia via Duisburg Hbf, Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Petrich Bus Station in around 36h 26m.

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