Skopje to Tirana bus is a popular way of travelling between North Macedonia and Albania.There are up to 3 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Skopje bus station at 08:10h, arriving at Tirana bus station at 14:10h 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 06:00h.
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
is 1 night bus departing from Skopje to Tirana.
The overnight bus departs at 20:50 and arrives at 02:30
the following day.
Below is the most popular night departure to Tirana:
Bus companies operating the Skopje to Tirana route
There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 39 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.
Skopje
You can see information about the departure station and stops Skopje here
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 39 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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