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

The cheapest way to get from Macedonia to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macedonia to Istanbul is to drive which takes 7h 23m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

How far is it from Macedonia to Istanbul?

The distance between Macedonia and Istanbul is 843 km. The road distance is 594.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Macedonia to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 17h 33m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 4.600 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Macedonia to Istanbul, including transfers.

Train or bus from Macedonia to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Macedonia to Istanbul is to train which takes 17h 33m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 4.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 12h 23m.

What is the time difference between Macedonia and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Macedonia. It is currently 12:19 PM in Macedonia and 1:19 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Macedonia to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Macedonia to Istanbul is 595 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Macedonia to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4412+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Macedonia to Istanbul by car, train, bus, or plane

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

Drive, train, bus
best
1. Drive from Macedonia to Rodopoliscar
2. Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain Re
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
11h 59m
₺2,773–3,851
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Petrich to Sofiatrain 5612 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
17h 33m
₺1,196–4,577
Drive 594.9 km
1. Drive from Macedonia to Istanbulcar 594.9 km
7h 23m
₺4,057–5,860
Drive, train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Istanbul
1. Drive from Macedonia to Rodopoliscar
2. Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain
3. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKG - IST
8h
₺4,475–10,353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petrich Bus Station to Blagoevgrad Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbulbus
12h 23m
₺1,920–2,760
Bus via Kavála
1. Take the bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3282
2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Istanbulbus
14h 55m
₺3,075–4,940
Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Petrich to Zaharna Fabrikatrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
9h 39m
₺4,346–9,758
Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Petrich to Zaharna Fabrikatrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
9h 41m
₺4,559–13,779
Drive, train to Skopje International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Drive from Macedonia to Miravtsicar
2. Take the train from Miravtsi to Skopje, Transporten Centartrain
3. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SKP - SAW
11h 35m
₺2,780–9,876
Drive, train to Skopje International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Drive from Macedonia to Miravtsicar
2. Take the train from Miravtsi to Skopje, Transporten Centartrain
3. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKP - IST
11h 28m
₺5,067–14,055

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

61Weekly Planes

2h 54mAverage Duration

₺2,924Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Macedonia to Istanbul.

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Distance: 842.7 km
Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Macedonia to Yenikapi via Petrich, Sofia, and Halkali in around 17h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Macedonia to Istanbul via Petrich Bus Station and Blagoevgrad in around 12h 23m.

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