How to get fromTirana to Istanbul Esenler Otogariby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tirana to Istanbul Esenler Otogari by plane, train, bus, or car

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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 TIA - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 46m
₺3,307–10,710
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbulbus
17h 35m
₺2,100–3,400
Drive 957 km
1. Drive from Tirana to Istanbul Esenler Otogaricar 957 km
11h 33m
₺8,322–12,020
Fly to Istanbul, Metro
1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul (IST)plane TIA - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain
3. Take the train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogartrain
5h 35m
₺4,804–13,687
Bus via Prizren
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabulbus
19h 15m
₺3,216

Tirana to Istanbul Esenler Otogari by bus and foot

6Weekly Services

17h 35mAverage Duration

₺2,100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 870.9 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Tirana, Albania and Istanbul Esenler Otogari, 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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