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Kastoria to Gjirokastër

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At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Μητροπόλεως

Μητροπόλεως, 37 м

37 м

Turn right onto Διοικητηρίου

Διοικητηρίου, 112 м

112 м

Turn right onto Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου

Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου, 21 м

21 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Κύκνων

Κύκνων, 1 km 949 м

1 km 949 м

Turn right onto Αρίσταρχου

Αρίσταρχου, 151 м

151 м

Liko & Kosta Tours

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KTEL Ioanninon

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KTEL Kastorias

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Liko & Kosta Tours

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Duration 1h 3m

Frequency Twice a week

Phone +355 69 661 4303

Customer Service +355 69 661 4303

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KTEL Ioanninon

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Duration 2h 30m

Frequency 4 times a week

Estimated price $20.38–$28.02

Phone +30 26510 25014

Customer Service +30 26510 25014

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KTEL Kastorias

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Duration 2h

Frequency 4 times a week

Estimated price $26.60

What is the cheapest way to get from Kastoria to Gjirokastër?

The cheapest way to get from Kastoria to Gjirokastër is to drive which costs $36.96 - $54.35 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kastoria to Gjirokastër?

The fastest way to get from Kastoria to Gjirokastër is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Kastoria and Gjirokastër?

No, there is no direct bus from Kastoria to Gjirokastër. However, there are services departing from Kastoria and arriving at Gjirokastër via Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Kastoria to Gjirokastër?

The distance between Kastoria and Gjirokastër is 257 km. The road distance is 183 km.

How do I travel from Kastoria to Gjirokastër without a car?

The best way to get from Kastoria to Gjirokastër without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kastoria to Gjirokastër?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Kastoria to Gjirokastër, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kastoria to Gjirokastër bus from?

Kastoria to Gjirokastër bus services, operated by KTEL Kastorias, depart from Kastoria station.

Where does the Kastoria to Gjirokastër bus arrive?

Kastoria to Gjirokastër bus services, operated by KTEL Kastorias, arrive at Ioannina station.

What is the time difference between Kastoria and Gjirokastër?

Gjirokastër is 1h behind Kastoria. It is currently 12:45 in Kastoria and 11:45 in Gjirokastër.

Can I drive from Kastoria to Gjirokastër?

Yes, the driving distance between Kastoria to Gjirokastër is 183 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Kastoria to Gjirokastër.

Where can I stay near Gjirokastër?

There are 508+ hotels available in Gjirokastër. Prices start at $21.21 per night.

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Kalemi Hotel

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Hotel The First

Bulevardi 18 Shtatori 32, Gjirokaster

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Cajupi Hotel

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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How do I travel from Kastoria to Gjirokastër without a car?

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