Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to Ohridby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Ohrid

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Ohrid by train, plane, 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.

  1. Metro to Istanbul, fly to Ohrid Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)plane plane IST - OHD
    5h
    $142–355

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus bus
    14h 59m
    $52–72

  3. Drive 821.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Ohridcar car 821.6 km
    9h 55m
    $125–180

  4. Fly Istanbul to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane plane IST - TIA
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Ohridbus bus
    9h 57m
    $103–253

  5. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane plane SAW - TIA
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Ohridbus bus
    10h 17m
    $68–223

  6. Bus via Skopje

    1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohridbus bus
    17h 1m
    $55–68

  7. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohridbus bus
    19h 45m
    $53–97

Istanbul to Ohrid by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Ohrid.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 727.4 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ohrid, North Macedonia?

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul to Pogradec 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 14h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around North Macedonia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers