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Trip Overview

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

Tiranë to Istanbul bus times

Buses run once daily between Tiranë and Istanbul. The service departs Tiranë 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 Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 16h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tiranë 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 Tiranë, 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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