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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Athens to Gjirokastërbus bus
    7h 9m
    $59–64

  2. Drive  511.2 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Gjirokastër Countycar car 511.2 km
    6h 8m
    $110–159

  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 55m

  4. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Gjirokastërbus bus
    7h 25m
    $64–69

  5. Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, ferry, taxi

    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
    6h 26m
    $167–325

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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