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How to get fromAthens to Gjirokastërby bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Gjirokastër by bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Athens to Gjirokastërbus bus
    7h 4m
    $38–44

  2. Drive  499.3 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Gjirokastërcar car 499.3 km
    5h 48m
    $105–152

  3. Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, Flying Dolphin, bus

    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 bus from Sarandë to Gjirokastërbus bus
    6h 2m
    $82–214

  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
    5h 33m

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

Top Lines operates a bus from Athens to Gjirokastër twice daily. Tickets cost $44 and the journey takes 7h 4m. Two other operators also service this route.

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