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How to get fromAlbania to Istanbulby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Albania to Istanbul by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Ohrid Airport, fly to Istanbul

    best
    1. Drive from Pogradec to Ohrid Airport (OHD)car car
    2. Fly from Ohrid Airport (OHD) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane OHD - IST
    3h 38m
    ₺6,992–17,673

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbulbus bus
    17h 30m
    ₺2,100–3,400

  3. Drive 962.5 km

    1. Drive from Tirana to Istanbulcar car 962.5 km
    11h 37m
    ₺8,305–11,996

  4. Fly Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane TIA - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 28m
    ₺3,165–10,158

  5. Fly Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TIA - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 16m
    ₺4,762–11,635

  6. Bus to Podgorica Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica , Bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TGD - IST
    7h 43m
    ₺6,831–15,906

  7. Bus via Prizren

    1. Take the bus from Tirana, Airport to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabulbus bus
    19h 45m
    ₺2,934–3,757

Albania to Istanbul by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 758.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between 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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