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How to get fromGjirokastër to Shkodërby bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gjirokastër to Shkodër by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Tirana

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    1. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiranë to Shkodërbus bus
    6h 8m
    $18–23

  2. Drive 290.9 km

    1. Drive from Gjirokastër to Shkodërcar car 290.9 km
    4h 20m
    $53–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Durrësbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durrës to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus bus
    6h 19m

  4. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Tepelenë to Durrësbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durrës to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus bus
    6h 34m
    $27

  5. Bus via Tirana #2

    1. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana, karl Topia to Shkodërbus bus
    6h 39m
    $48–50

  6. Bus via Durrës

    1. Take the bus from Tepelenë to Durrësbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Shkoder - The Wanderers Hostelbus bus
    7h 4m

Gjirokastër to Shkodër by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Gjirokastër, Albania and Shkodër, Albania?

You can take a bus from Gjirokastër to Shkodër via Tirana, Terminal B, and Tiranë in around 6h 8m.

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