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 $25 - $45 and takes 20h 18m.

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 33m and costs $90 - $140.

How far is it from Turkey to Macedonia?

The distance between Turkey and Macedonia is 953 km. The road distance is 589.5 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 18m and costs $25 - $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 18m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 14h 53m.

Can I drive from Turkey to Macedonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Macedonia is 589 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Turkey to Macedonia.

Where can I stay near Macedonia?

There are 375+ hotels available in Macedonia.

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

There are 11 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 stationbus
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain Re
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar
14h 16m
$86–133
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain Ic
20h 18m
$26–41
Drive 589.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Macedoniacar 589.5 km
7h 33m
$93–135
Fly Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane IST - SKG
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar
8h 59m
$112–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Blagoevgradbus
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Petrich Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
14h 53m
$40–64
Bus, train, drive via Kavála
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Drama to Mandrakitrain Re
3. Drive from Mandraki to Macedoniacar
16h 21m
$78–124
Fly Istanbul to Sofia Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Petrichtrain
9h 45m
$119–262
Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Skopje International Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane ADB - SKP
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Dobrejcibus
3. Drive from Dobrejci to Macedoniacar
11h 27m
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SAW - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Petrichtrain
10h 6m
$130–730
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Skopje International Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane SAW - SKP
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Dobrejcibus
3. Drive from Dobrejci to Macedoniacar
12h 33m
Fly Istanbul to Skopje International Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane IST - SKP
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Dobrejcibus
3. Drive from Dobrejci to Macedoniacar
12h 18m

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

44Weekly Planes

2h 45mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Turkey to Macedonia.

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Distance: 953 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 18m. 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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