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How to get fromAthens to Gjirokastër Countyby plane, ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Gjirokastër County by plane, ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, Flying Dolphin, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)plane plane ATH - CFU
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Sarandëferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Sarandë to Gjirokastër Countytaxi taxi
    4h 5m
    $412–591

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Gjirokastërbus bus
    7h 9m
    $95–110

  3. Drive 511.2 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Gjirokastër Countycar car 511.2 km
    6h 9m
    $108–155

  4. Fly to Ioannina National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane plane ATH - IOA
    2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Gjirokastërbus bus
    4h 29m

  5. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Gjirokastërbus bus
    7h 25m
    $100–115

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 527 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Gjirokastër County, Albania?

Art Tour operates a bus from Athens to Gjirokastër once daily. Tickets cost $40 and the journey takes 6h 48m.

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