What is the distance between Thessaloniki and Tirana?

About 171 miles (275 km) separate Thessaloniki and Tirana.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Thessaloniki to Tirana?

If you're headed to Tirana from Thessaloniki, chances are that your bus will leave from Κ. Τ. Ε. Λ and arrive at Tirana Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Tirana?

Once in Tirana, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tirana's Colorful Facades, Central Market, Mount Dajti, Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral and Clock Tower.

Bus Thessaloniki to Tirana from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Tirana on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Skenderbeu shpk	Bus	8:30am	Train station, Monastiriou, Thessaloniki	9h	4:30pm	Terminali Lindor I Autobusave (East Bus Terminal)	No tags
Skenderbeu shpk	Bus	8:00pm	Train station, Monastiriou, Thessaloniki	8h 25m	3:25am	Terminali Lindor I Autobusave (East Bus Terminal)	No tags
Skenderbeu shpk	Bus	8:30am	Train station, Monastiriou, Thessaloniki	9h	4:30pm	Terminali Lindor I Autobusave (East Bus Terminal)	No tags
Skenderbeu shpk	Bus	8:00pm	Train station, Monastiriou, Thessaloniki	8h 25m	3:25am	Terminali Lindor I Autobusave (East Bus Terminal)	No tags
Skenderbeu shpk	Bus	8:30am	Train station, Monastiriou, Thessaloniki	9h	4:30pm	Terminali Lindor I Autobusave (East Bus Terminal)	No tags

Get from Thessaloniki to Tirana

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

8h 25mAverage Duration

166 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Skenderbeu shpk

3.5/550 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.9

Based on 50 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location but often complained with the power outlets. Skenderbeu shpk ticket prices on this trip start at $50

Skenderbeu shpk Thessaloniki Tirana recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the fact it got us to our destination, everything else was disappointing and absurd, the bus driver was yelling, turning on the lights constantly when i would finally be able to sleep, the journey itself was so uncomfortable I thought I’d fall off my chair half the time from the speed of going around all of the curves. The bus kept stopping at random points, not to pick people up but seemed to be unloading boxes? It was pure chaos which was not needed on a clear road at the late hours we travelled.

Loveleen G.

August 2, 2025

everything was fine and I was checked in by the counters attendant

Denis C.

November 19, 2024

AL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Tirana?

Stops in Thessaloniki

A - Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ

B - Monastiriou

C - Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı

D - Taskou Papageorgiou

E - Michail Kalou 16

F - Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı

Stops in Tirana

A - Tirana Airport

B - Rruge Devijimi

C - Rruga Karl Gega

D - Tirana

E - Terminali Nderkombetar i Autobusave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Tirana by bus

What is the distance between Thessaloniki and Tirana?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Thessaloniki to Tirana?
What are the best sights and things to do in Tirana?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/16

$49

11/17

$48

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$49

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$49

11/20

$49

11/21

$48

11/22

$48

11/23

$48

The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Tirana was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Tirana, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $48 to $49 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Tirana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-11-23.