Skopje to Istanbul Bus and Coach

Skopje to Istanbul Istanbul to Skopje

Skopje to Istanbul Route Overview

Skopje to Istanbul bus is a popular way of travelling between North Macedonia and Turkey.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Skopje at 17:00h, arriving at Istanbul at 06:00h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 17:00h, arriving at 06:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Skopje, North Macedonia

Arrival station and country Istanbul, Turkey

Travel Distance 500 mi

Average Trip Duration 13h 00min

Total Departures 2

Popular Operators Domino Line - Alpar Turizm - Panorama Trans

Lowest Price £26

Transportation Options Coach

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Skopje to Istanbul:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Skopje, Coach terminal

13h 0min

DIRECT

06:00Istanbul, Greater Istanbul Coach terminal

Domino Line - Alpar Turizm - Panorama Trans

8.6

30.23 €1

Best offer on 13. Apr

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Traveling by coach from Skopje to Istanbul

The shortest travel distance between Skopje and Istanbul is 500 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 17:00 has a travel time of 13:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 13:00h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Istanbul earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Skopje to Istanbul. The overnight coach departs at 17:00 and arrives at 06:00 the following day. As the travel time between the two stations is 09:09, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Skopje, Coach terminal

13h 0min

DIRECT

06:00Istanbul, Greater Istanbul Coach terminal

Domino Line - Alpar Turizm - Panorama Trans

8.6

30.23 €1

Best offer on 13. Apr

Pick a date

Bus companies operating the Skopje to Istanbul route

Domino Line - Alpar Turizm - Panorama Trans is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 3 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

8.6 Domino Line - Alpar Turizm - Panorama Trans

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Skopje has earned an average score of 5.9 from our passengers, while the station in Istanbul has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.

Skopje

You can see information about the departure station and stops Skopje here.

Istanbul

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Istanbul here.

Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £26 (One-Way) or £52 (Return).

Travel reviews for Skopje to Istanbul bus

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3 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Skopje to Istanbul. The average rating is 9.2. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.

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Other popular destinations from Skopje

If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Skopje, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:

Skopje - Slavonski Brod

Skopje - Porec

Skopje - Zagreb

Skopje - Nis

Skopje - Thessaloniki

Other popular destinations from Istanbul

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Istanbul, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:

Istanbul - Alexandroupoli

Istanbul - Antalya

Istanbul - Thessaloniki

Istanbul - Banja Luka

Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 500 mi.

The average travel time between the stations is 13:00 hours.

The ticket prices begin from £26.

The average number of daily departures is 2. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Skopje to Istanbul by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

The first bus departs at 17:00, and the last bus departs at 17:00.

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

There is 1 available from Skopje to Istanbul. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.