More cities in one trip from Tirana
Tirana (Albania) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 89 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 4 of them are in another country (Croatia, Greece, Macedonia del Nord, Montenegro). The most searched are Dubrovnik, Thessaloniki and Skopje; the quickest to reach is Shkoder, about 1 h 50 min away.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 89 airports with direct flights
- 5 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Tirana
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubrovnik · Croatia | 205 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Thessaloniki · Greece | 273 km | about 5 h | Bus or train |
| Skopje · Macedonia del Nord | 153 km | 4 h 40 min | Bus |
| Podgorica · Montenegro | 131 km | 2 h 40 min | Bus |
| Kotor · Montenegro | 150 km | 7 h 35 min | Bus |
| Ohrid · Macedonia del Nord | 85 km | 2 h 45 min | Bus |
| Shkoder · Albania | 87 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
| Theth · Albania | 119 km | about 2 h 15 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in TiranaFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in TiranaEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Tirana
Airports with direct flights to Tirana, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Italy 23
AlgheroAnconaBariBergamoBolognaCataniaComiso (Sicily)GenoaLameziaMilanNaplesPalermoParmaPerugiaPescaraPisaRiminiRomeSalernoTriesteTurinVeniceVerona
United Kingdom 6
Sweden 2
MalmöStockholm
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Bulgaria 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Billund
Estonia 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Malta 1
Norway 1
Portugal 1
Romania 1
Slovakia 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Tirana?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Dubrovnik, Thessaloniki, Skopje, Podgorica, Kotor, Ohrid, Shkoder and Theth. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Tirana to Dubrovnik?
About 3 h 45 min: it's 205 km, but there was no direct ride on the day we checked. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Tirana?
From 89 airports in 24 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Tirana is cheap.