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How to get fromDurrës to Ankaraby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Durrës to Ankara by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane TIA - ESB
    5h 49m
    ₺4,439–10,021

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durrës to Korçëbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbulbus bus
    3. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht
    23h 28m
    ₺2,929–4,204

  3. Bus, train via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Durrës to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)train train Ic
    4. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht
    34h 16m
    ₺4,079–4,774

  4. Drive  1,443.6 km

    1. Drive from Durrës to Ankaracar car 1,443.6 km
    16h 8m
    ₺15,261–22,043

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durrës to Korçëbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus bus
    25h 5m
    ₺3,292–4,692

  6. Bus via Prizren

    1. Take the bus from Durrës to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankarabus bus
    27h 53m
    ₺3,719–5,562

  7. Bus, train via Gostivar

    1. Take the bus from Durrës to Gostivarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gostivar to Istanbulbus bus
    3. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht
    28h 58m
    ₺3,056–4,931

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,186.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Durrës, Albania and Ankara, Turkey?

AJet, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durrës to Ankara via Korçë and Istanbul Otogari in around 25h 5m.

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