Athens to Tirana bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Albania.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Athens at 08:00h, arriving at Tirana at 20:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 19:00h, arriving at 06:30h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Athens and Tirana is 451 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 18:30 has a travel time of 11:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 12:30h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
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 Tirana earlier, there
are 2 overnight coaches from Athens to Tirana.
The overnight coaches depart between 18:30 and 19:00 and arrive between 05:30 and 06:30
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Tirana:
Bus companies operating the Athens to Tirana route
There are 3 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 13 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.
Over 13 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Athens to Tirana. The average rating is 8.1. You can read the reviews below.
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