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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Macedonia to Istanbul

Composite routes from Macedonia to Istanbul

Cheapest
7 h 15 min
Car
729 km.
from $40
Other
16 h 29 min
490 km.
from $64
7 h 53 min
Plane
490 km.
from $232.18
12 h 24 min
490 km.
from $61.59
15 h 41 min
490 km.
from $37.09
20 h 51 min
490 km.
from $28.87
9 h 39 min
Train, Plane
490 km.
from $166.52
9 h 42 min
Train, Plane
490 km.
from $156.77
9 h 50 min
Plane
490 km.
from $186.38
9 h 47 min
Plane
490 km.
from $217.86

Transport providers

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Petrich Bus Station to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.19–$10.11
Bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$9.48–$16.42

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
info@alparturizm.com.tr
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.32–$42.95

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.69–$25.27

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$20.21

KTEL Serron

Phone:
+30 23210-22822
Email:
ktelserres@gmail.com
Website:
ktelserron.gr/
Bus from Serres to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.00–$34.11

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$517.98
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$252.67–$821.18
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$214.77–$884.35

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.17–$303.21
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.48–$315.84

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$517.98
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.75–$593.78

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.90–$341.11

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Rodopolis to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$11.10

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$91.96

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Petrich to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.69–$10.11
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
15h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.37–$18.95
Train from Petrich to Zaharna
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.69–$10.11

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:
+389 (2) 3 164 255
Email:
mztransportad@mztransportad.com.mk
Website:
mzt.mk/?lang=mk
Train from Miravtsi to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.11–$34.11

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
info@metro.istanbul
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Macedonia to Istanbul is to train via Sofia which costs $20.65 - $33.70 and takes 20h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macedonia to Istanbul is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

How far is it from Macedonia to Istanbul?

The distance between Macedonia and Istanbul is 643 km. The road distance is 748.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Macedonia to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 16h 29m and costs $15.22 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Macedonia to Istanbul, including transfers.

Train or bus from Macedonia to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Macedonia to Istanbul is to train which takes 16h 29m and costs $15.22 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $51.09 and takes 12h 24m.

What is the time difference between Macedonia and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Macedonia. It is currently 04:55 in Macedonia and 05:55 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Macedonia to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Macedonia to Istanbul is 748 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Macedonia to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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