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265 м

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1 km 837 м

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45 м

Turn sharp left onto Rruga Gostime Gjyrale

Rruga Gostime Gjyrale, 479 м

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Argjiro ShPK

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Linja të autobusëve Gjirafa

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Gucaj AR

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Argjiro ShPK

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Duration 3h 30m

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Estimated price $14.92

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Linja të autobusëve Gjirafa

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Duration 1h 11m

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Gucaj AR

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What is the cheapest transportation method to travel from Vlorë County to Gjirokastër?

The cheapest way to get from Vlorë County to Gjirokastër is to bus via Tirana which costs $17.34 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the most efficient way to travel from Vlorë County to Gjirokastër?

The fastest way to get from Vlorë County to Gjirokastër is to drive which takes 2 hours and 45 minutes and costs $34.48 - $52.35.

Does Vlorë County have a direct bus connection to Gjirokastër?

No, there is no direct bus from Vlorë County to Gjirokastër. However, there are services departing from Shtërmen and arriving at Gjirokastër via Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 hours.

How far is it from Vlorë County to Gjirokastër?

The distance between Vlorë County and Gjirokastër is 212 kilometers.

How can I travel from Vlorë County to Gjirokastër without a car?

The best way to get from Vlorë County to Gjirokastër without a car is to bus which takes 5 hours and costs.

How long does it take to get from Vlorë County to Gjirokastër?

It takes approximately 5 hours to get from Vlorë County to Gjirokastër, including transfers.

Where can I find the Vlorë County to Gjirokastër bus?

Vlorë County to Gjirokastër bus services, operated by Gucaj AR, depart from Elbasan station.

Where does the Vlorë County to Gjirokastër bus arrive at?

Gucaj AR operates the Vlorë County to Gjirokastër bus services, which arrive at Gjirokastër station.

Is it possible to drive from Vlorë County to Gjirokastër?

Yes, the driving distance between Vlorë County and Gjirokastër is 170 kilometers. It takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes to drive from Vlorë County to Gjirokastër.

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Kalemi Hotel

Rruga Bashkim Kokona 14, Gjirokaster

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Hotel The First

Bulevardi 18 Shtatori 32, Gjirokaster

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Sheshi Cerciz Topulli, Gjirokaster

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Gjirokastër Fortress

Gjirokastër Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Gjirokastrës or Kalaja e Argjirosë) is a fortress in Gjirokastër, Albania (during Ottoman rule it was historically known as Ergiri while local Greeks referred to it as Argyrokastro, a name applied also to the castle). Gjirokastër Castle is situated at a height of 336 metres (1,102 ft).

Blue Eye

The "Blue Eye" (Albanian: Syri i Kaltër) is a water spring and natural phenomenon occurring in the village of Muzinë in Finiq municipality, southern Albania. A popular tourist attraction, the clear blue water of the river can be seen from a depth of more than fifty metres. Divers have descended to fifty metres, but it is still unclear what the actual depth of the karst hole is.

Gjirokastër Ethnographic Museum

Gjirokastër Ethnographic Museum (Albanian: Muzeu Etnografik i Gjirokastrës) is a museum in western Gjirokastër, Albania. The museum, constructed in 1966, is built on the site of communist leader Enver Hoxha's birth home and offers an insight into the traditional lifestyle of the town. From 1966 to 1991, the building served as the Anti-Fascist Museum, but after the fall of socialism in Albania it was converted to house cultural artefacts and traditional homewares. The museum is open year-round to visitors.

Gjirokastër

Gjirokastër is a city in southern Albania and the seat of Gjirokastër County and Gjirokastër Municipality. It is located in a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino, at 300 metres above sea level. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, described as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate". The city is overlooked by Gjirokastër Fortress, where the Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival is held every five years. It is the birthplace of former Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha, and author Ismail Kadare.

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