How far is Tirana from Athens?

The distance between the two cities is 311 miles (501 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Tirana to Athens leave from Tirana Airport and arrive at Lagoumitzi str. These are the main 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 Athens?

Once in Athens, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mount Lycabettus, The Acropolis and its surroundings, The Acropolis Museum, The Erechtheion and Roman Agora.

Bus Tirana to Athens from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tirana to Athens on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	Terminali Lindor I Autobusave (East Bus Terminal)	13h 30m	7:30pm	Platia Karaskaqis (Theodore Diligiannis 2)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:30am	Terminali Lindor I Autobusave (East Bus Terminal)	14h	1:30am	Platia Karaskaqis (Theodore Diligiannis 2)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 3:13 PM CET.

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 $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13h 30mAverage Duration

307 milesDistance

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. 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 $49

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 traveling from Tirana to Athens by bus

How far is Tirana from Athens?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tirana to Athens?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/16

$48

11/17

$49

Today

$48

11/19

$48

11/20

$48

11/21

$48

11/22

$48

11/23

$48

The cheapest trip from Tirana to Athens was searched and found on Nov 21, 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 Tirana to Athens, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $48 to $49 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 $48 which is on 2025-11-21.