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

The cheapest way to get from Macedonia to Turkey is to bus via Plovdiv which costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 15h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macedonia to Turkey is to drive which takes 7h 23m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.

How far is it from Macedonia to Turkey?

The distance between Macedonia and Turkey is 717 km. The road distance is 594.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Macedonia to Turkey without a car is to train which takes 17h 26m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 5.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Macedonia to Turkey, including transfers.

Train or bus from Macedonia to Turkey?

The best way to get from Macedonia to Turkey is to train which takes 17h 26m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 5.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 11m.

Can I drive from Macedonia to Turkey?

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

Where can I stay near Turkey?

There are 4314+ hotels available in Turkey.

Macedonia to Turkey - 11 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Macedonia to Turkey 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 Omalo Kerkiniscar
2. Take the train from Omalo Kerkinis to Serrestrain Re
3. Take the bus from Serres to Alexandroupolibus
4. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
10h 45m
₺3,820–5,404
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Petrich to Sofiatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
17h 26m
₺1,286–4,979
Drive 594.8 km
1. Drive from Macedonia to Istanbulcar 594.8 km
7h 23m
₺4,218–6,092
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
7h 55m
₺5,014–9,412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petrich Bus Station to Blagoevgrad Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbulbus
13h 11m
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Petrich to Banskobus
2. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Southbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
15h 27m
₺1,829–2,392
Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Petrich to Gorna banya spirkatrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
9h 14m
₺4,800–10,884
Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Petrich to Gorna banya spirkatrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
9h 17m
₺5,613–10,905
Drive, bus to Skopje International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Drive from Macedonia to Strumicacar
2. Take the bus from Strumica to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SKP - SAW
12h 7m
Drive, bus to Skopje International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Drive from Macedonia to Strumicacar
2. Take the bus from Strumica to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKP - IST
11h 53m
Drive, bus to Skopje International Airport, fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
1. Drive from Macedonia to Strumicacar
2. Take the bus from Strumica to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane SKP - ADB
11h 40m

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

43Weekly Planes

2h 42mAverage Duration

₺3,833Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.4 km
Duration: 10h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Macedonia to Yenikapi via Petrich, Sofia, and Halkali in around 17h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Macedonia to İskenderpaşa via Petrich Bus Station, Blagoevgrad, Istanbul, and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi in around 13h 11m.

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