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Istanbul to Shkodër buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Istanbul and Shkodër takes 18h 8m and the fastest bus takes 18h. There is at least one bus per day from Istanbul to Shkodër. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 8m
Duration
1,137 km
Distance
$55
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Istanbul to Shkodër bus times

Buses run once daily between Istanbul and Shkodër. The earliest departure is at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Istanbul is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Shkodër at 8:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    bus bus 18h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    bus bus 18h • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 18h • Direct

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 18h • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    bus bus 18h • Direct

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    bus bus 19h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Shkodër? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Shkodër.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,137.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 8m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Shkodër, Albania?

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul to Shkodër 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 18h.

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