What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bitola?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bitola is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 19h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bitola?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bitola is to fly and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $170 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Bitola?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Bitola. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Bitola via Istanbul and Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Bitola?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Bitola is 766 km. The road distance is 755.5 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Bitola without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bitola without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 37m and costs $35 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Bitola?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Istanbul (State) to Bitola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Bitola bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Bitola bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Bitola bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Bitola bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Bitola?

Bitola is 2h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 11:58 AM in Istanbul (State) and 9:58 AM in Bitola.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Bitola?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Bitola is 756 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Bitola.

Where can I stay near Bitola?

There are 229+ hotels available in Bitola.

Istanbul (State) to Bitola - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Bitola by plane, train, bus, or car

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 Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)IST - SKG
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Florina
6h 27m
$137–286
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centar
2. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to BitolaRe / ...
18h 37m
$38–95
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)
3. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to BitolaRe
25h 16m
$41–84
Drive 755.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Bitola755.5 km
8h 34m
$115–165
Fly to Ohrid Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)IST - OHD
2. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitola
4h 6m
$172–659
Fly to Skopje International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)IST - SKP
2. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bitola
9h 29m
$124–426
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)IST - TIA
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Ohrid
3. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitola
8h 12m
$141–382
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Kavadarci
3. Take the bus from Kavadarci to Bitola
18h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centar
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bitola
19h 2m
$46–80

Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

47Weekly Planes

2h 40mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 765.7 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Bitola, North Macedonia?

You can take a train from Aksaray to Bitola via Esenler Otogar, İstanbul Esenler bus station, Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, and Kavadarci in around 18h 54m.

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How to get fromIstanbul (State) to Bitolaby plane, train, bus or car

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Bitola by plane, train, bus, or car

Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train

Bus, train

Train, bus

Drive 755.5 km

Fly to Ohrid Airport, bus

Fly to Skopje International Airport, train

Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus

Bus via Sofia

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