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Bansko, Bulgaria → Tirana, Albania

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Seven ways to Travel from Bansko to Tirana

Composite routes from Bansko to Tirana

Cheapest
6 h 49 min
Car
471 km.
from $25
Other
6 h 49 min
Rideshare
471 km.
from $17.92
11 h 37 min
310 km.
from $5.43
16 h 5 min
310 km.
from $70.46
12 h 58 min
Train
310 km.
from $95.22
13 h 19 min
310 km.
Select a ticket
11 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
310 km.
from $120.22

Transport providers

Airlines

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.58–$240.04
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$21.48–$151.60

Air Albania

Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$442.17

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.12–$694.85
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.70–$404.27

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.43–$391.64

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.58–$12.63
Bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.11–$16.42

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Email:
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Kozani to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.58–$41.69

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Email:
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Bansko to Drama
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Star Travel

Phone:
+355 699 605501
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057389023860
Bus from Drama to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
10h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Sofia to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.32–$42.95

KTEL Serron

Phone:
+30 23210-22822
Email:
Website:
ktelserron.gr/
Bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$11.37–$16.42
Bus from Serres to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.58–$11.37

Municipality of Bansko

Phone:
0879230075
Website:
bansko.net/
Bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.21–$12.63

Euro Bus MK

Phone:
+389 46 787 312
Website:
eurobus.mk/
Bus from Kičevo to Struga
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.55–$5.69
Bus from Struga to Elbasan
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.55–$5.81

BG Razpisanie

Email:
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.84–$11.37

KTEL Kozanis

Phone:
+30 2461034454
Email:
Website:
ktelkozanis.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kozani
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Train operators

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:
+389 (2) 3 164 255
Email:
Website:
mzt.mk/?lang=mk
Train from Kočani to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$9.48–$32.85
Train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Kičevo
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.21–$29.06

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Tirana is to bus which costs $32.61 - $76.09 and takes 16h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bansko to Tirana is to drive which takes 7h 13m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Bansko and Tirana?

No, there is no direct bus from Bansko to Tirana. However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at Tirana via Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal, Serres, Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Kozani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Bansko to Tirana?

The distance between Bansko and Tirana is 680 km. The road distance is 544.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bansko to Tirana without a car is to bus via Kozáni which takes 11h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Bansko to Tirana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bansko to Tirana bus from?

Bansko to Tirana bus services, operated by KTEL Serron, depart from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Bansko to Tirana bus arrive?

Bansko to Tirana bus services, operated by KTEL Serron, arrive at Serres station.

What is the time difference between Bansko and Tirana?

Tirana is 1h behind Bansko. It is currently 07:03 in Bansko and 06:03 in Tirana.

Can I drive from Bansko to Tirana?

Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Tirana is 544 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Bansko to Tirana.

Where can I stay near Tirana?

There are 3312+ hotels available in Tirana. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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