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To Skopje & North Macedonia
North to the Balkans
About To Skopje & North Macedonia
Flights link Athens with Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Overland, take the train from Athens to Thessaloniki, then a bus to Skopje, around four hours more depending on the border; North Macedonia is outside the EU and Schengen, so expect passport checks. Check current timetables before you travel. Skopje, with its Ottoman bazaar, Kale fortress and Matka Canyon, is three hours from Lake Ohrid. Our sister guide, the ULTIMATE Skopje City Guide, covers the city and North Macedonia’s highlights.
Timetables, fares and services change, so please check with To Skopje & North Macedonia before you travel.