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Istanbul to Shkodër buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Istanbul and Shkodër takes 19h. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Istanbul to Shkodër. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h
Duration
1,137 km
Distance
$55
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Istanbul to Shkodër bus times

Buses run twice a week between Istanbul and Shkodër. The service departs Istanbul at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Shkodër at 08:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    bus bus 19h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    bus bus 19h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Shkodër? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,137.3 km
  • Duration: 19h

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Shkodër, Albania?

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul to Shkodër 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 18h.

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