What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Tirana?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Tirana is to bus which costs $70 - $90 and takes 22h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Tirana?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Tirana is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $120 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Tirana?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Tirana. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Tirana via Thessaloníki and Korçë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Tirana?

The distance between Bucharest and Tirana is 651 km. The road distance is 819.5 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Tirana without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Tirana without a car is to bus which takes 18h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Tirana?

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Bucharest to Tirana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Tirana bus from?

Bucharest to Tirana bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, depart from Bucharest station.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Tirana?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Tirana is to fly which takes 10h 25m and costs $60 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 14m.

Where does the Bucharest to Tirana bus arrive?

Bucharest to Tirana bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Tirana?

Tirana is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:58 PM in Bucharest and 7:58 PM in Tirana.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Tirana?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Tirana is 820 km. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Bucharest to Tirana.

Where can I stay near Tirana?

There are 3661+ hotels available in Tirana.

Bucharest to Tirana - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Tirana by plane, bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane BBU - TIA
10h 25m
$63–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Korçëbus
3. Take the bus from Korçë to Tiranabus
18h 14m
Drive 819.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Tiranacar 819.5 km
11h 51m
$149–215
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane OTP - TIA
4h 36m
$124–341
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Podgorica Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane OTP - TGD
2. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tiranabus
10h 9m
$191–392
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Larissatrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Larisa to Tiranabus
19h 23m
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Tiranabus
22h
$65–153
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Tiranabus
22h
$70–88

Bucharest to Tirana by bus

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22hAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bucharest to Tirana.

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Distance: 650.8 km
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Tirana, Albania?

Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Ulendo Airlink fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to Tirana via Thessaloniki, Thessaloníki, and Korçë in around 18h 14m.

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