How far is Tirana from Athens?

Tirana and Athens are 501 km (311 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tirana to Athens?

Buses departing from Tirana Airport in Tirana will take you to Lagoumitzi str. In Athens.

Bus Tirana to Athens from $68 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Tirana to Athens on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Skenderbeu shpk	Bus	5:00am	Terminali Lindor I Autobusave (East Bus Terminal)	14h 30m	8:30pm	Platia Karaskaqis (Theodore Diligiannis 2)	No tags
Skenderbeu shpk	Bus	10:30am	Terminali Lindor I Autobusave (East Bus Terminal)	1d 14h	1:30am	Platia Karaskaqis (Theodore Diligiannis 2)	No tags
Skenderbeu shpk	Bus	5:00am	Terminali Lindor I Autobusave (East Bus Terminal)	13h 30m	7:30pm	Platia Karaskaqis (Theodore Diligiannis 2)	No tags
Skenderbeu shpk	Bus	5:00am	Terminali Lindor I Autobusave (East Bus Terminal)	14h 30m	8:30pm	Platia Karaskaqis (Theodore Diligiannis 2)	No tags
Skenderbeu shpk	Bus	10:30am	Terminali Lindor I Autobusave (East Bus Terminal)	1d 14h	1:30am	Platia Karaskaqis (Theodore Diligiannis 2)	No tags

Get from Tirana to Athens

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13h 30mAverage Duration

494 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ 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. Travellers 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 $71

Skenderbeu shpk Tirana Athens recent customer reviews

Very disorganized and unclear instructions. They pretty much abandoned my partner and I and they misplaced our luggage on a different bus which we then had to collect our things that the border crossing.

Dina E.

November 3, 2021

GR Bus Companies: FlixBus, Sindbad, Ecolines, Infobus, Agat, LIKEBUS, Eurolines Madeltrans

Where are the popular stops in Tirana and Athens?

Stops in Tirana

A - Tirana Airport

B - Rruge Devijimi

C - Rruga Karl Gega

D - Tirana

E - Terminali Nderkombetar i Autobusave

Stops in Athens

A - Lagoumitzi str.

B - 34-36 Akominatu str.

C - Atheny

D - Sidirodromon

E - Evelpidon

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tirana to Athens by bus

How far is Tirana from Athens?
Tirana and Athens are 501 km (311 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tirana to Athens?
Buses departing from Tirana Airport in Tirana will take you to Lagoumitzi str. In Athens.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-14

$69

11-15

$69

Today

$70

11-17

$70

11-18

$69

11-19

$69

11-20

$69

11-21

$69

The cheapest trip from Tirana to Athens was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $70 for a bus ticket from Tirana to Athens based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-11-21.