There are 8 ways to get from Split to Gjirokastër by bus, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Kakavijë
best- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Kotor, Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Tirana Airportbus
- Take the bus from Tirana to Kakavijëbus
14h 29m$111–172Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Budva, Autobuska Stanica to Tiranabus
- Take the bus from Tirana to Gjirokastërbus
15h 13m$70–116Ferry, car ferry, Flying Dolphin, bus
- Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry 56
- Take the carferry from Port of Bari to Port of Corfucarferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Sarandëferry
- Take the bus from Sarandë to Gjirokastërbus
22h 52m$289–420Drive 680.6 km
- Drive from Split to Gjirokastërcar 680.6 km
10h 30m$124–178Fly to Ioannina National Airport, bus
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane SPU - IOA
- Take the bus from Ioannina to Gjirokastërbus
13h 23mBus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Kotor, Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Tirana Airportbus
- Take the bus from Durrës to Gjirokastërbus
14h 53m$72–132Bus #3
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Lezhëbus
- Take the bus from Lezhë to Tiranabus
- Take the bus from Tirana to Gjirokastërbus
19h 3mFly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Airport Bus, bus
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane SPU - TIA
- Take a shuttle bus from Tirana, Airport to Fier
- Take the bus from Fier to Gjirokastërbus
12h 35m
Split Airport (SPU) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split to Gjirokastër is to bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 15h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Gjirokastër is to drive which takes 10h 30m and costs $120 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Gjirokastër. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Gjirokastër via Kotor, Autobuska Stanica, Tirana and Kakavijë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
The distance between Split and Gjirokastër is 792 km. The road distance is 680.6 km.
The best way to get from Split to Gjirokastër without a car is to bus via Kakavijë which takes 14h 29m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 14h 29m to get from Split to Gjirokastër, including transfers.
Split to Gjirokastër bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split to Gjirokastër bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Kotor, Autobuska Stanica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Gjirokastër is 681 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Split to Gjirokastër.
There are 652+ hotels available in Gjirokastër.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Gjirokastër, Albania?
You can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gjirokastër via Kotor, Autobuska Stanica, Tirana Airport, Tirana, and Kakavijë in around 14h 29m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Split Airport to Ioannina National Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Split Airport to Ioannina National Airport via Rome, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Split Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Phone
- +385 (0) 91 6113 073
- [email protected]
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budva, Autobuska Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Split to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $200–300
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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