Patras to Gjirokastër bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Albania.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Patras bus station at 10:00h, arriving at Gjirokastër bus station at 16:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 03:00h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Patras and Gjirokastër is 307 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 21:30 has a travel time of 04:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 06:00h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet and seat belts.
While some of the buses are direct, there are also the ones which stop for a short break in Agrinio, Antirrio and Aitoliko.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Gjirokastër earlier, there
are 4 night buses from Patras to Gjirokastër.
The overnight buses depart between 19:00 and 22:00 and arrive between 00:30 and 03:00
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Gjirokastër:
Bus companies operating the Patras to Gjirokastër route
There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.
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