Athens to Gjirokastër bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Albania.There are up to 3 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Athens at 08:00h, arriving at Gjirokastër at 16:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 19:00h, arriving at 02:30h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Athens and Gjirokastër is 312 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 18:30 has a travel time of 07:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 08:00h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom and seat belts.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Gjirokastër earlier, there
are 2 overnight coaches from Athens to Gjirokastër.
The overnight coaches depart between 18:30 and 19:00 and arrive between 01:30 and 02:30
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Gjirokastër:
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