What is the cheapest way to get from Turkey to Albania?

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Albania is to fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Turkey to Albania?

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Albania is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Turkey and Albania?

No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Albania. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Aventino/Albania via Istanbul, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Turkey and Albania?

No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Albania. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Circo Massimo via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Tiburtina F.s.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 20m.

How far is it from Turkey to Albania?

The distance between Turkey and Albania is 1440 km. The road distance is 2201.1 km.

How do I travel from Turkey to Albania without a car?

The best way to get from Turkey to Albania without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 29h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Turkey to Albania?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Turkey to Albania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Albania bus from?

Turkey to Albania bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Albania train from?

Turkey to Albania train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Turkey to Albania?

The best way to get from Turkey to Albania is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €170 and takes 39h 19m.

Where does the Turkey to Albania bus arrive?

Turkey to Albania bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Turkey and Albania?

Albania is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 6:18 AM in Turkey and 5:18 AM in Albania.

Where does the Turkey to Albania train arrive?

Turkey to Albania train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Turkey to Albania?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Albania is 2201 km. It takes approximately 20h 30m to drive from Turkey to Albania.

Where can I stay near Albania?

There are 21421+ hotels available in Albania.

Turkey to Albania - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Turkey to Albania by plane, bus, busferry, night train, train, or car

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Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 26m
€89–246
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SAW - FCO
6h 46m
€74–376
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
29h 28m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Tiburtinatrain Fr
42h 20m
€237–381
Drive 2,201.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Albaniacar 2,201.1 km
20h 30m
€352–508
Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ADB - FCO
5h 40m
€93–285
Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
7h 32m
€134–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Rieti Stationbus
3. Take the bus from RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 to ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052bus
39h 19m
€156–166
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Rome, Terminibus
2d 11h
€141–218

Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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Distance: 1,440.1 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Turkey and Albania, Italy?

Turkish Airlines and Interjet fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Aventino/Albania via Esenler Otogar, Esenler Otogar, Skopje, Transporten Centar, Rieti Station, RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075, ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 39h 19m.

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