How to Travel from
Istanbul to Elbasan
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Istanbul, Turkey → Elbasan, Albania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Elbasan
Composite routes from Istanbul to Elbasan
Cheapest
11 h 14 min
Car
942 km.
from $51
Fastest
1 h 36 min
Plane
Other
6 h 6 min
Plane, Bus
742 km.
from $344.61
6 h 31 min
Train, Plane
742 km.
from $216.79
17 h 17 min
742 km.
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Continue onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 130 м
130 м
Turn left onto Horhor Caddesi
Horhor Caddesi, 41 м
41 м
Turn left onto Çelebi Hamamı Sokağı
Çelebi Hamamı Sokağı, 78 м
78 м
Turn left onto Yeşil Tekke Sokağı
Yeşil Tekke Sokağı, 1 km 717 м
1 km 717 м
Turn left onto Akdeniz Caddesi
Akdeniz Caddesi, 181 м
181 м
Turn right onto Koca Sinan Caddesi
Koca Sinan Caddesi, 359 м
359 м
Turn left onto Akşemsettin Caddesi
Akşemsettin Caddesi, 2 km 516 м
2 km 516 м
Keep left onto O-3 and take O-3 toward Mahmutbey, Atatürk Havalimanı, Edirne, Merter, Bakırköy
Mahmutbey, Atatürk Havalimanı, Edirne, Merter, Bakırköy, O-3, 72 km 654 м
72 km 654 м
Keep right onto Kınalı Kavşağı and take D-110, O-7 toward Marmara Ceza İnfaz Kurumları, Marmaraereğlisi, Tekirdağ, İpsala, Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, İstanbul Havalimanı, İstanbul
Kınalı Kavşağı, Marmara Ceza İnfaz Kurumları, Marmaraereğlisi, Tekirdağ, İpsala, Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, İstanbul Havalimanı, İstanbul, D-110, O-7, 1 km 518 м
1 km 518 м
Continue onto Kınalı Kavşağı and take D-110 toward Marmara Ceza İnfaz Kurumları, Marmaraereğlisi, Tekirdağ, İpsala
Kınalı Kavşağı, Marmara Ceza İnfaz Kurumları, Marmaraereğlisi, Tekirdağ, İpsala, D-110, 10 km 604 м
10 km 604 м
Keep left onto D-110
34 km 124 м
34 km 124 м
Keep right onto D-110
17 km 945 м
17 km 945 м
Keep right onto Üniversite Köprülü Kavşağı and drive toward Şehir Merkezi, Süleymanpaşa, Karayolları 18. Şube Şefliği, İl Emniyet Müdürlüğü, İl Jandarma Komutanlığı
Üniversite Köprülü Kavşağı, Şehir Merkezi, Süleymanpaşa, Karayolları 18. Şube Şefliği, İl Emniyet Müdürlüğü, İl Jandarma Komutanlığı, 3 km 340 м
3 km 340 м
Turn right
28 м
28 м
Continue onto Reşat Nuri Güntekin Caddesi
Reşat Nuri Güntekin Caddesi, 84 km 513 м
84 km 513 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tekirdağ - İpsala Yolu
Tekirdağ - İpsala Yolu, 27 km 436 м
27 km 436 м
Continue onto D-110
1 km 891 м
1 km 891 м
Turn slight left onto D-110
2 km 794 м
2 km 794 м
Turn slight right onto Εγνατία Οδός
Εγνατία Οδός, 330 km 51 м
330 km 51 м
Keep left onto Θεσσαλονίκης - Καβάλας
Θεσσαλονίκης - Καβάλας, 2 km 139 м
2 km 139 м
Keep right onto Μίκη Θεοδωράκη and take ΕΟ2 toward Σταυρούπολη
Μίκη Θεοδωράκη, Σταυρούπολη, ΕΟ2, 178 м
178 м
Turn right onto Ισαύρων
Ισαύρων, 88 м
88 м
Turn left onto Ωραιοκάστρου
Ωραιοκάστρου, 2 km 647 м
2 km 647 м
Turn left onto Δενδροποτάμου
Δενδροποτάμου, 3 km 50 м
3 km 50 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 26ης Οκτωβρίου
26ης Οκτωβρίου, 113 м
113 м
Keep right and drive toward Αθήνα
Αθήνα, 1 km 73 м
1 km 73 м
Continue onto Δυτική Είσοδος Θεσσαλονίκης and drive toward Κατερίνη, Αθήνα
Δυτική Είσοδος Θεσσαλονίκης, Κατερίνη, Αθήνα, 27 km 323 м
27 km 323 м
Keep right onto Εγνατία Οδός and take Α2 toward Κοζάνη, Βέροια
Εγνατία Οδός, Κοζάνη, Βέροια, Α2, 110 km 985 м
110 km 985 м
Keep right and take A29 toward Καστοριά, Κορυτσά
Καστοριά, Κορυτσά, A29, 70 km 570 м
70 km 570 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto ΕΟ2
194 м
194 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto ΕΟ2
459 м
459 м
Keep left onto SH3
7 km 173 м
7 km 173 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Fuat Babani
Fuat Babani, 9 km 376 м
9 km 376 м
Turn left and drive toward Cangonj
Cangonj, 1 km 472 м
1 km 472 м
Turn left onto SH3
4 km 626 м
4 km 626 м
Turn right onto SH79 and drive toward Goricë, Maqedoni
Goricë, Maqedoni, 3 km 216 м
3 km 216 м
Turn left and drive toward Zvezdë
Zvezdë, 11 km 867 м
11 km 867 м
Turn left
1 km 657 м
1 km 657 м
Continue
1 km 232 м
1 km 232 м
Turn sharp left
481 м
481 м
Keep right
1 km 129 м
1 km 129 м
Turn slight right
179 м
179 м
Turn left
4 km 272 м
4 km 272 м
Turn right onto SH3 and drive toward Pogradec
Pogradec, 48 km 170 м
48 km 170 м
Turn left onto SH3
15 km 396 м
15 km 396 м
Turn sharp right
1 km 180 м
1 km 180 м
Turn left
254 м
254 м
Turn right
29 м
29 м
Turn left
2 km 669 м
2 km 669 м
Turn slight right
1 km 576 м
1 km 576 м
Turn sharp left
1 km 957 м
1 km 957 м
Turn left
1 km 942 м
1 km 942 м
Turn slight right
110 м
110 м
Turn slight left
1 km 624 м
1 km 624 м
Turn left
195 м
195 м
Turn right
2 km 741 м
2 km 741 м
Turn right onto SH3
24 km 457 м
24 km 457 м
Keep right and drive toward Elbasan Qendër, Stadiumi
Elbasan Qendër, Stadiumi, 2 km 795 м
2 km 795 м
Turn right onto Rruga 28 Nëntori
Rruga 28 Nëntori, 1 km 612 м
1 km 612 м
Turn left onto Rruga e Re
Rruga e Re, 118 м
118 м
Turn left onto Rruga Rinia
Rruga Rinia, 222 м
222 м
Turn right onto Rruga Ptoleme Xhuvani
Rruga Ptoleme Xhuvani, 47 м
47 м
Turn left onto Rruga Bardhul Popa
Rruga Bardhul Popa, 50 м
50 м
Turn right onto Rruga Saveta Mishta
Rruga Saveta Mishta, 263 м
263 м
Turn slight left onto Rruga Albert Kavaja
Rruga Albert Kavaja, 49 м
49 м
Turn left onto Rruga Egnatia
Rruga Egnatia, 24 м
24 м
Turn right onto Rruga Xhaferr Kongoli
Rruga Xhaferr Kongoli, 188 м
188 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Air Albania
Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from Istanbul to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$445.65
Pegasus Airlines
Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$260.87
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.41–$2.07
Bus operators
Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$51.09
Arda Tur
Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$45.65
Linja të autobusëve Gjirafa
Bus from Tirana to Elbasan
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.65
Alvavel
Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Pogradec to Elbasan
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Thessaloníki to Elbasan
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Elbasan?
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Elbasan is to drive which costs $163.04 - $250 and takes 11h 23m.
What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Elbasan?
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Elbasan is to fly and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Elbasan?
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Elbasan. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Elbasan via Pogradec. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.
How far is it from Istanbul to Elbasan?
The distance between Istanbul and Elbasan is 855 km. The road distance is 942.7 km.
How do I travel from Istanbul to Elbasan without a car?
The best way to get from Istanbul to Elbasan without a car is to bus which takes 17h 17m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Elbasan?
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Istanbul to Elbasan, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Istanbul to Elbasan bus from?
Istanbul to Elbasan bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Where does the Istanbul to Elbasan bus arrive?
Istanbul to Elbasan bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Elbasan?
Elbasan is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 23:09 in Istanbul and 21:09 in Elbasan.
Can I drive from Istanbul to Elbasan?
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Elbasan is 943 km. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Istanbul to Elbasan.
Where can I stay near Elbasan?
There are 74+ hotels available in Elbasan. Prices start at $8.11 per night.
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