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

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There are 5 ways to get from Durrës to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane TIA - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 33m
    ₺3,575–11,477

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durrës to Korçëbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbulbus bus
    17h 30m
    ₺2,092–2,992

  3. Drive 1,009.8 km

    1. Drive from Durrës to Istanbulcar car 1,009.8 km
    11h 50m
    ₺8,856–12,792

  4. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TIA - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 21m
    ₺4,972–14,454

  5. 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
    19h 30m
    ₺2,651–3,317

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 876.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Durrës to Istanbul via Korçë in around 17h 30m.

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