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There are 5 ways to get from Tirana to Instabul 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 56m
    ₺2,977–16,397

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbulbus bus
    17h 30m
    ₺2,100–3,400

  3. Drive  968.6 km

    1. Drive from Tirana to Instabulcar car 968.6 km
    11h 18m
    ₺10,291–14,865

  4. Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane TIA - IST
    2. Take the train from Kayaşehir Merkez to Kirazlitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kirazlı to Esenler Otogartrain train
    5h 56m
    ₺4,974–16,374

  5. Bus via Prizren

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabulbus bus
    19h 15m
    ₺3,212

Tirana to Instabul by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 870.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Tirana, Albania and Instabul, Turkey?

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Tiranë to Istanbul 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₺2,100–3,400 and the journey takes 17h 30m.

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