There are 10 ways to get from Madrid to Skopje by plane, bus, train 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.
Cheapest
Fly to Pristina, bus
-
Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Pristina (PRN)
-
Take the bus from Pristina to Skopje
Fly to Sofia, bus
-
Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Sofia (SOF)
-
Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje
Fly to Ohrid, bus
-
Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Ohrid (OHD)
-
Take the bus from Ohrid to Skopje
Fly to Tirana, bus
-
Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Tirana (TIA)
-
Take the bus from Tiranë to Ohrid
-
Take the bus from Ohrid to Skopje
Train, bus
-
Take the train from Estación de Atocha to Barcelona Sants
-
Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
-
Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
-
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
-
Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Skopje
Bus via Geneva
-
Take the bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Ginebra
-
Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Ferizaj
-
Take the bus from Ferizaj to Skopje
Bus
-
Take the bus from Madrid to Sofia
-
Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje
Bus #2
-
Take the bus from Madrid to Sofia
-
Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje
Drive
-
Drive from Madrid to Skopje
Madrid (MAD) to Skopje (SKP) flights
The flight time between Madrid (MAD) and Skopje (SKP) is around 7h 13m and covers a distance of around 2108 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 30m. Services are operated by Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines and others. Typically 85 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
85
Weekly Planes
7h 13m
Average Duration
$31
Cheapest Price
Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Skopje?
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Skopje is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €280 and takes 12h 27m.
What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Skopje?
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Skopje is to fly which costs €65 - €400 and takes 9h 26m.
Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Skopje?
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Skopje. However, there are services departing from Madrid Estacion Sur and arriving at Skopje via Geneva - Bus station and Ferizaj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 52m.
What is the distance between Madrid and Skopje?
The distance between Madrid and Skopje is 2102 km. The road distance is 3001.2 km.
How do I travel from Madrid to Skopje without a car?
The best way to get from Madrid to Skopje without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 47m and costs €160 - €420.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Skopje?
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Madrid to Skopje, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Madrid to Skopje bus from?
Madrid to Skopje bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Estacion Sur station.
Bus or fly from Madrid to Skopje?
The best way to get from Madrid to Skopje is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs €65 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €280 - €420 and takes 43h 52m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Skopje?
There is no direct flight from Madrid Airport to Skopje Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 45m and has one stopover.
Where does the Madrid to Skopje bus arrive?
Madrid to Skopje bus services, operated by Linja të autobusëve Gjirafa, arrive at Skopje station.
Launch map view
- Distance: 2102.4 km
- Duration: 9h 26m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Skopje, North Macedonia?
Lufthansa, Air Serbia and 12 other airlines fly from Madrid to Skopje every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Skopje via Geneva - Bus station and Ferizaj in around 43h 52m.
Airlines
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Madrid to Skopje via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $900
Flights from Madrid to Sofia via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $600
Flights from Madrid to Pristina via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $550
Flights from Madrid to Pristina via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $600
Flights from Madrid to Tirana via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $750
Flights from Madrid to Tirana via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $750
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Madrid to Skopje via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85 - $280
Flights from Madrid to Ohrid via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $450
Flights from Madrid to Ohrid via Geneva, Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $550
Flights from Madrid to Ohrid via Milan Malpensa, Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $600
Flights from Madrid to Ohrid via Luxembourg, Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $65 - $320
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $240
Flights from Madrid to Sofia via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $240
Flights from Madrid to Sofia via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $240
Flights from Madrid to Tirana via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $40 - $220
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Madrid to Skopje via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70 - $250
Flights from Madrid to Sofia via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $800
Flights from Madrid to Ohrid via Milan Malpensa, Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $440
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Madrid to Skopje via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Madrid to Sofia via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $550
Flights from Madrid to Pristina via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $750
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to Sofia via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $370
Flights from Madrid to Pristina via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70 - $370
Flights from Madrid to Pristina via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $380
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Madrid to Pristina via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40 - $280
Flights from Madrid to Ohrid via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $440
Flights from Madrid to Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $340
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Madrid to Skopje via Riga
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $390
Flights from Madrid to Pristina via Riga
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $490
- Website
- flyedelweiss.com
Flights from Madrid to Skopje via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85 - $280
Flights from Madrid to Ohrid via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $450
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Madrid to Skopje via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $260
Flights from Madrid to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $330
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $360
Flights from Madrid to Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $290
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Madrid to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $360
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Madrid to Pristina via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $420
- Website
- tui.nl
Flights from Madrid to Ohrid via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $390
- Website
- chair.ch
Flights from Madrid to Ohrid via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $420
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Madrid to Tirana via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $600
Train operators
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Estación de Atocha to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55 - $80
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- $55 - $80
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
Train from Estación de Atocha to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Estación de Atocha to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $80
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Estación de Atocha to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $85
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- $30 - $85
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- $58 - $63
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- $23 - $35
- Base Standard
- $45 - $60
- Base Premium
- $55 - $80
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $65
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- $23 - $35
- Smart Low Cost
- $20 - $25
- Smart Flex
- $40 - $65
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60 - $150
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- $60 - $85
- 1st Class
- $100 - $150
Bus operators
- Phone
- +359 894 77 44 02
- office@kaleiatravel.com
- Website
- kaleiatravel.com
Bus from Sofia to Skopje
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- en.kaleiatravel.com
- Website
- gjirafa.com
Bus from Pristina to Skopje
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- https://travel.gjirafa.com/en
Bus from Ferizaj to Skopje
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://travel.gjirafa.com/en
- Phone
- +389(0)2 24 02 388
- avtobuska@maksoob.com.mk
- Website
- makedonijasoobrakaj.com
Bus from Ohrid to Skopje
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10 - $35
- Schedules at
- makedonijasoobrakaj.com
- Phone
- (389) 46 251-882
- info@galeb.mk
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Ohrid to Skopje
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7 - $10
- Schedules at
- galeb.mk
Bus from Tiranë to Ohrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $11
- Schedules at
- galeb.mk
- Phone
- +389 42 217 370
- durmotours@yahoo.com
- Website
- durmotours.com.mk
Bus from Stazione Mestre to Skopje
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $75
- Schedules at
- durmotours.com.mk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Ginebra
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220 - $330
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
ALSA bus interior
https://desdeelpatio.us
Alsa urban bus
EFE Verde
Alsa urban bus interior
Madridmobilite
Alsa urban bus interior
Madridmobilite
Alsa urban bus interior
Madridmobilite
ALSA bus exterior
Europa Press
ALSA bus exterior
alsa.es
ALSA Supra trunk
alsa.es
Supra Interior
alsa.es
ALSA bus exterior
La Voz de Asturias
ALSA Supra
Capsulandia
- Phone
- +383 49 871 234
- ardititours@hotmail.com
- Website
- sr-rs.facebook.com
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Ferizaj
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80 - $120
- Schedules at
- sr-rs.facebook.com
- Phone
- 045 119 284
- info@vectortravelgroup.com
- Website
- vectortravelgroup.com
Bus from Ferizaj to Skopje
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $9
- Schedules at
- vectortravelgroup.com
- Website
- yubim.eu
Bus from Madrid to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130 - $170
- Website
- http://www.yubim.eu/
- Phone
- +3592917400
- info@darytravel.com
- Website
- dary.bg
Bus from Madrid to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110
- Schedules at
- dary.bg
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
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Go beyond Paris, the Alps, the Loire chateaux and the French Riviera.
Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides
Travel inspiration and top planning tips for getting around Italy.
Read the travel guideTrain travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Top tips on how to best navigate the nation by train, from Alicante to Zaragoza
Read the travel guideWhat are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
A simple guide to the different trains, routes and facilities, so you can identify which service is right for you.
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Can I drive from Madrid to Skopje?
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Skopje is 3001 km. It takes approximately 28h 1m to drive from Madrid to Skopje.
Which airlines fly from Madrid Airport to Skopje Airport?
Edelweiss Air, Wizz Air, Air Serbia and four other airlines offer flights from Madrid Airport to Skopje Airport.
Where can I stay near Skopje?
There are 957+ hotels available in Skopje. Prices start at $19 USD per night.
How do I get to Madrid (MAD) Airport from Madrid?
The best way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport is to train which takes 26 min and costs €2 - €3.