What is the cheapest way to get from Skopje to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Skopje to Essen is to bus via Gelsenkirchen Hbf which costs €75 - €120 and takes 33h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skopje to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Skopje to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Skopje and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Skopje, Transporten Centar and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 21m.

How far is it from Skopje to Essen?

The distance between Skopje and Essen is 1591 km. The road distance is 1949.3 km.

How do I travel from Skopje to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Skopje to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 21m and costs €160 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Skopje to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Skopje to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skopje to Essen bus from?

Skopje to Essen bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

Bus or fly from Skopje to Essen?

The best way to get from Skopje to Essen is to fly which takes 5h and costs €110 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 24h 21m.

Where does the Skopje to Essen bus arrive?

Skopje to Essen bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Skopje to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Skopje to Essen is 1949 km. It takes approximately 17h 29m to drive from Skopje to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Skopje to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Skopje to Essen by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SKP - DUS
5h
€110–346
Bus via Gelsenkirchen Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gelsenkirchen
33h 48m
€75–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Passau
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Nuernberg HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Siegburg Bf41 / ...
4. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Essen Hbf42 / ...
23h 21m
€160–283
Drive 1,949.3 km
1. Drive from Skopje to Essen1,949.3 km
17h 29m
€273–394
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)SKP - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
4h 17m
€109–315
Fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)SKP - DTM
4h 33m
€87–343
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Frankfurt (FRA)SKP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
4h 56m
€130–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Essen Hbf
24h 21m
€85–130
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Skopje to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
16h 59m
€272–1,250

Skopje to Essen by bus

8Weekly Buses

24h 21mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,591.5 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Skopje, North Macedonia and Essen, Germany?

Lufthansa, Air Serbia, and three other airlines fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Hak Bus operates a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Essen Hbf twice a week, and the journey takes 24h 21m. Three other operators also service this route.

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