Skopje to Ankara by bus
Ankara lies 986 km (613 mi) east of Skopje, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 56 min including stops, over roughly 1,203 km (747 mi) of road.
| Skopje | Ankara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Macedonia | Turkey |
| Population | 474,889 | 3.5 million |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) | 874 m (2,867 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Skopje) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Clocks in Ankara are 1 h ahead of Skopje right now, so a 17 h 56 min journey lands 18 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ankara
Crossing from North Macedonia into Turkey: money changes from the Denar to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book buses from Skopje to Ankara
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Staying in Ankara
Our booking partner lists 398 places to stay in Ankara. Of the 168 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (80), and 26 are five-star. Across 159 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 56,788 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ankara from Skopje?
986 km (613 mi) in a straight line, east of Skopje; by road roughly 1,203 km (747 mi).
How long does it take to get from Skopje to Ankara by bus?
About 17 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Skopje and Ankara?
Ankara is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Skopje).
What currency do I need in Ankara?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Ankara?
Our booking partner lists 398 places to stay in Ankara, 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.