Matka Canyon by public bus from Skopje 2025

  Once in Skopje Matka Canyon is a place you just have to visit. I could start with important reasons like: the beauty of the place, clear green waters of the Treska River, path trial trough the canyon…loads.

But how about the fact that Matka is located just 15 kilometers from the city? Yeah I know, just around the corner. Even if you are visiting capital just for one day, you can still add it to your schedule, as the public bus takes only 30-40 minutes to reach the canyon, and it arrives just right before the entrance. You can even get there by taxi.

To reach Matka Canyon from Skopje, here’s what you need to know:

• Bus Route: Take bus N60 from the main bus station in Skopje. The bus stop is located at Pošta 1.
• Fee: The bus ticket costs 35 MKD (approximately €0.60) each way. You will need a Skopje public transport card to pay for the fare.
• Travel Time: The bus ride takes about 55 minutes, and from the drop-off point, it’s a 20-minute walk to the canyon.
• Alternative Options: You can also take a taxi directly to Matka Canyon, which costs around €20–€25 and takes approximately 30 minutes.

There is no entrance fee for the canyon itself, but activities like kayaking or boat trips have separate charges.

  So in order to get to Matka Canyon, you have to take a number 60 bus that leaves from the main bus station. Please note that the stop is actually located on the right hand side of the main bus terminal behind the petrol station. The stand is somewhere in the middle, and it has a sign with number N60 next to it, so you really will find it with no hustle. Ultimately, you can catch it also from the city center, as the bus makes loads of stops in Skopje on the way.

The updated timetable for Bus N60 from Skopje to Matka Canyon in 2025 is as follows:

• Departures from Skopje: 7:00 / 8:45 / 10:30 / 12:10 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 16:50 / 18:35 / 20:10 / 22:30
• Return from Matka Canyon to Skopje: 7:45 / 9:40 / 11:20 / 13:05 / 14:55 / 16:20 / 17:45 / 19:20 / 21:00

The bus departs from the main bus station in Skopje, specifically from the stop located on the right-hand side of the terminal, behind the petrol station. Be sure to arrive at the stop at least 15 minutes early, as buses may occasionally leave ahead of schedule.

Unlucky, most of the bus stands here in capital don’t have any information, so you have to ask locals where is the most convenient stop for you, if you are not going from the main one or the one near the city center (tagged on the photo). In order to travel you need to buy a card. You can not pay to the driver by cash any longer. The travel card cost 150 MKD. That`s enough for 2 ways, and probably you will have some money on it left that you can use later on for other buses, if needed. Please don’t panic if the bus is late, it`s normal. I, for example, waited 10 minutes.

Going back

The updated timetable for Bus N60 returning from Matka Canyon to Skopje in 2025 is:

• Departures from Matka Canyon: 7:45 / 9:40 / 11:20 / 13:05 / 14:55 / 16:20 / 17:45 / 19:20 / 21:00

The bus departs from the same location where you were dropped off upon arrival. It’s recommended to arrive at the stop at least 15 minutes early, as buses may occasionally leave ahead of schedule.