What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Saraj?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Saraj is to bus which costs $26 - $55 and takes 14h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Saraj?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Saraj is to bus and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $110 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Saraj?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Saraj. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Pat za Ljubin via Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Saraj?

The distance between Istanbul and Saraj is 672 km. The road distance is 747.1 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Saraj without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Saraj without a car is to bus which takes 14h 27m and costs $26 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Saraj?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Istanbul to Saraj, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Saraj bus from?

Istanbul to Saraj bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Saraj bus arrive?

Istanbul to Saraj bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Saraj?

Saraj is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:47 AM in Istanbul and 1:47 AM in Saraj.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Saraj?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Saraj is 747 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Istanbul to Saraj.

Where can I stay near Saraj?

There are 1692+ hotels available in Saraj.

Istanbul to Saraj - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and Metro

There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Saraj by bus, plane, car, or train

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

Bus to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)IST - SKP
5h 16m
$116–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centar
14h 27m
$26–55
Drive 747.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Saraj747.1 km
8h 28m
$113–164
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)SAW - SKP
5h 15m
Bus via Gjilan
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Gjilan
2. Take the bus from Gjilan to Skopje, Transporten Centar
14h 36m

Istanbul (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 672.4 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Saraj, MK-811, North Macedonia?

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centar 3 times a week. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 13h.

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