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

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Gjirokastër by bus, car, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Athens to Gjirokastërbus bus
    6h 48m
    $39

  2. Drive  499.3 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Gjirokastërcar car 499.3 km
    5h 48m
    $107–155

  3. 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

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Korinthostrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Korinthos to Gjirokastërbus bus
    7h 59m

  5. Bus via Kardítsa

    1. Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Karditsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kardítsa to Gjirokastërbus bus
    10h

  6. Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, ferry, 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
    7h 11m
    $82–224

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

Art Tour operates a bus from Athens to Gjirokastër once daily. Tickets cost $39 and the journey takes 6h 48m.

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