There are 9 ways to get from İzmir to Elbasan by plane, ferry, train, bus, car, 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.
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
best- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane ADB - TIA
9h 4m$86–211Bus via Istanbul
cheapest- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenlerbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
- Take the bus from Pogradec to Elbasanbus
24h 37m$62–112Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Thessalonikiferry Bsf
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Larissatrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
21h 58mBus
- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Keşanbus
- Take the bus from Kesan Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Elbasanbus
24h 23m$148–199Drive 1,130.9 km
- Drive from İzmir to Elbasancar 1,130.9 km
13h 30m$205–296Fly to Ohrid Airport, bus
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)plane ADB - OHD
- Take the bus from Struga to Elbasanbus
8h 54m$182–616Fly to Podgorica Airport, bus
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane ADB - TGD
- Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tiranabus
- Take the bus from Tirana to Elbasanbus
10h 34m$149–675Fly to Skopje International Airport, shuttle, bus
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane ADB - SKP
- Take a shuttle bus from Skopje Airport to Pristina
- Take the bus from Pristina to Tiranabus
- Take the bus from Tirana to Elbasanbus
11h 19m$228–668Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Thessalonikiferry Bsf
- Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Elbasanbus
23h 52m
İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Elbasan is to bus via Istanbul which costs $60 - $120 and takes 24h 37m.
The fastest way to get from İzmir to Elbasan is to fly and bus which takes 8h 54m and costs $180 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from İzmir to Elbasan. However, there are services departing from Izmir Otogar and arriving at Elbasan via Kesan Bus Station and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 23m.
The distance between İzmir and Elbasan is 794 km. The road distance is 1130.9 km.
The best way to get from İzmir to Elbasan without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 21h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from İzmir to Elbasan, including transfers.
İzmir to Elbasan bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, depart from Izmir Otogar station.
The best way to get from İzmir to Elbasan is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $85 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 24h 23m.
İzmir to Elbasan bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, arrive at Keşan station.
Elbasan is 1h behind İzmir. It is currently 4:53 AM in İzmir and 3:53 AM in Elbasan.
What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Elbasan, Albania?
Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, and two other airlines fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Izmir Otogar to Elbasan via Kesan Bus Station, Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, and Thessaloniki in around 24h 23m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Podgorica Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Podgorica Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Skopje International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Skopje International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Larissa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30694 051 4160
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroeuro.travel
Bus from Larisa to Elbasan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- metroeuro.travel
- Phone
- 0 232 330 89 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $68
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $68
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between İzmir to Elbasan is 1131 km. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from İzmir to Elbasan.
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