Athens to Shkoder bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Albania.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Athens at 08:00h, arriving at Shkoder at 21:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 18:30h, arriving at 08:00h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Athens and Shkoder is 494 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 08:00 has a travel time of 13:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 13:30h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom and seat belts.
While some of the coaches are direct, there are also the ones which stop for a short break in Patras, Gjirokastër and Fier.
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 Shkoder earlier, there
is 1 night coach departing from Athens to Shkoder.
The overnight coach departs at 18:30 and arrives at 08:00
the following day.
Below is the most popular night departure to Shkoder:
Bus companies operating the Athens to Shkoder route
There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 2 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.
Bus station in Athens has not been rated yet. However, the bus station in Shkoder has earned a score of 5.4 from our passengers. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Athens
You can see information about the departure station and stops Athens here
Shkoder
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Shkoder here
Cheapest tickets
Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £34 (One-Way)
or £68 (Return).
2 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Athens to Shkoder. The average rating is 9.4. You can read the reviews below.
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