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Trip Overview

The bus between Tirana and Istanbul takes 16h 30m. There is at least one bus per day from Tirana 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.

16h 30m
Duration
1,039 km
Distance
₺2,400
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Tirana to Istanbul bus times

Buses run once daily between Tirana and Istanbul. The service departs Tirana at 9:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Istanbul at 03:30:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tirana 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: 1,038.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 30m

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

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Tiranë to Istanbul 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₺2,100–3,400 and the journey takes 17h 30m.

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