Piraeus 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 Piraeus bus station at 07:00h, arriving at Gjirokastër bus station at 16:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 18:30h, arriving at 02:30h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Piraeus and Gjirokastër is 503 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 18:00 has a travel time of 07:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 09:00h.
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 Athens and Corinth.
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 2 night buses from Piraeus to Gjirokastër.
The overnight buses depart between 18:00 and 18:30 and arrive between 01:30 and 02:30
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Gjirokastër:
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