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Shkodër to Istanbul buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Shkodër and Istanbul takes 18h 4m and the fastest bus takes 17h 30m. There is at least one bus per day from Shkodër to Istanbul. 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 4m
Duration
1,136 km
Distance
₺2,600
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Shkodër to Istanbul bus times

Buses run once daily between Shkodër and Istanbul. The service departs Shkodër at 8:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Istanbul at 03:30:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    bus bus 18h 30m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    bus bus 18h 30m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    bus bus 18h 30m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    bus bus 17h 30m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    bus bus 17h 30m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    bus bus 17h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shkodër to Istanbul? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,136 km
  • Duration: 18h 4m

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

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Shkodër to Istanbul 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₺2,100–3,700 and the journey takes 18h 30m.

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