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How to get fromTirana to Istanbul (State)by plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tirana to Istanbul (State) 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 Huzurevitrain train
    4h 51m
    ₺2,981–16,600

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbulbus bus
    17h 46m
    ₺2,162–3,354

  3. Drive  973.6 km

    1. Drive from Tirana to Istanbulcar car 973.6 km
    11h 22m
    ₺8,755–12,645

  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 26m
    ₺4,723–15,642

  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 31m
    ₺3,237

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,737Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 840.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Tirana, Albania and Istanbul (State), 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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