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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Macedonia is to train which costs $26 - $45 and takes 20h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Macedonia is to drive which takes 7h 15m and costs $90 - $140.

How far is it from Turkey to Macedonia?

The distance between Turkey and Macedonia is 954 km. The road distance is 596.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Turkey to Macedonia without a car is to train which takes 20h 25m and costs $26 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 14h 16m to get from Turkey to Macedonia, including transfers.

Train or bus from Turkey to Macedonia?

The best way to get from Turkey to Macedonia is to train which takes 20h 25m and costs $26 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 14h 53m.

What is the time difference between Turkey and Macedonia?

Macedonia is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 8:26 AM in Turkey and 7:26 AM in Macedonia.

Can I drive from Turkey to Macedonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Macedonia is 597 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Turkey to Macedonia.

Where can I stay near Macedonia?

There are 342+ hotels available in Macedonia.

Turkey to Macedonia - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Turkey to Macedonia by bus, train, car, 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.

Bus, train, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki station
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to RodopolisRe
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedonia
14h 16m
$40–84
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Petrich5615 / ...
20h 25m
$27–43
Drive 596.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Macedonia596.5 km
7h 15m
$94–136
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)IST - SKG
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
4. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedonia
9h 26m
$105–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Blagoevgrad
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Petrich Bus StationUnion Ivkoni
14h 53m
$45–65
Bus via Kavála
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Kavala Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Sandanski Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3283
16h 8m
$72–114
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Sofia Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)IST - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Station
4. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Petrich
10h 28m
$108–257
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)SAW - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Station
3. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Petrich
10h 15m
$115–239

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

46Weekly Planes

2h 39mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Turkey to Macedonia.

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Distance: 953.7 km
Duration: 14h 16m

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

You can take a train from Yenikapi to Macedonia via Halkalı, Sofia, and Petrich in around 20h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Macedonia via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Istanbul, Blagoevgrad Bus Station, and Petrich Bus Station in around 14h 53m.

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