Bursa to Skopje by bus
Skopje lies 670 km (416 mi) west of Bursa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 16 min including stops, over roughly 817 km (508 mi) of road.
| Bursa | Skopje | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | North Macedonia |
| Population | 3.1 million | 474,889 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Skopje) |
Clocks in Skopje are 1 h behind Bursa right now, so a 12 h 16 min journey lands only 11 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Skopje
Crossing from Turkey into North Macedonia: money changes from the Lira to the Denar (MKD); the dialling code becomes +389; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book buses from Bursa to Skopje
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Staying in Skopje
Our booking partner lists 1,330+ places to stay in Skopje (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 678 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (343), and 10 are five-star. Across 389 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 145,293 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Skopje from Bursa?
670 km (416 mi) in a straight line, west of Bursa; by road roughly 817 km (508 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Skopje by bus?
About 12 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bursa and Skopje?
Skopje is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Skopje against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Skopje?
The Denar (MKD).
Where can I stay in Skopje?
Our booking partner lists 1,330+ places to stay in Skopje, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.