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

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  1. Fly, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Ohrid Airport (OHD) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane OHD - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    3h 4m
    ₺6,597–13,691

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ohrid to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus bus
    16h
    ₺1,522–3,406

  3. Drive 820.7 km

    1. Drive from Ohrid to Istanbulcar car 820.7 km
    10h 10m
    ₺5,767–8,329

  4. Bus via Esenler Otogar

    1. Take the bus from Ohrid to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    17h 2m
    ₺2,547–3,131

  5. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Ohrid to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар) to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus
    18h
    ₺2,272–3,406

Ohrid to Istanbul by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Ohrid to Istanbul via Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 16h.

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