Skopje to Tirana bus is a popular way of travelling between North Macedonia and Albania.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Skopje bus station at 07:45h, arriving at Tirana bus station at 14:45h the same day. While latest bus departs at 20:50h, arriving at 02:30h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Skopje and Tirana is 222 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 20:50 has a travel time of 05:40h.
The longest travel time on the route is 07:00h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet.
While some of the buses are direct, there are also the ones which stop for a short break in Tetovo, Gostivar and Kicevo.
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 Tirana earlier, there
are 2 night buses from Skopje to Tirana.
The overnight buses depart between 20:30 and 20:50 and arrive between 02:30 and 03:30
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Tirana:
Bus companies operating the Skopje to Tirana route
There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 40 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.
Bus station in Skopje has earned an average score of 5.9 from our passengers, while the station in Tirana has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
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Skopje
You can see information about the departure station and stops Skopje here
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Tirana
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Tirana here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €20 (One-Way)
or €30 (Return).
Child ticket: €14 (One-Way)
or €24 (Return).
Over 40 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Skopje to Tirana. The average rating is 6.6. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Skopje, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Tirana, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:
If you're traveling with a lot of luggage, or prefer the advantage of having door to door service, we also offer affordable private transfers from Skopje to Tirana starting from 363 € where you are able to organize a
Sedan and Van vehicle for your journey. You can see some of the transfer offers below.
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