How do I get from Tirana to Thessaloniki without a car?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Thessaloniki without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

How long is the bus trip from Tirana to Thessaloniki?

The travel time from Tirana to Thessaloniki is about 7h 30m, but you can get there in as little as 7h 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 171 miles (275 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Tirana from Thessaloniki?

The distance separating Tirana and Thessaloniki is 171 miles (275 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tirana to Thessaloniki?

Most of the buses traveling from Tirana to Thessaloniki leave from Tirana Airport and arrive at Κ. Τ. Ε. Λ. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Tirana to Thessaloniki?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Tirana to Thessaloniki by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $46.

How much does a bus ticket from Tirana to Thessaloniki cost?

You can expect to pay around $47 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $46 and $49, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

What are the best sights and things to do in Thessaloniki?

Once in Thessaloniki, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Saint Dimitrios Church, The Arch of Galerius (Kamara), The White Tower, The Roman Agora and The Rotonda.

Tirana to Thessaloniki Bus Tickets

Bus Tirana to Thessaloniki: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$47

Average bus trip duration7h 30m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure5:00am

Distance167 miles (268 km)

Latest bus departure8:30am

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Skenderbeu shpk

4/541 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.3

According to 11 reviews, Skenderbeu shpk received a 4.1-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the temperature, but some complained about the seats. Skenderbeu shpk ticket prices on this trip start at $46.00

Skenderbeu shpk Tirana Thessaloniki recent customer reviews

No one spoke english and boarder crossing took too much time. The buss driver let in to the bus people who were selling fake passports. The drivers were smoking the whole trip inside the bus and playing horrendeus music and made dangerous passes on the road. There was also a surprise bus change in Elbasan which was told only in Albanian so we did not understand it.

Essi T.

May 17, 2024

Your bus is fine but your stops have no quality food ready to take and leave quickly. I saw one stand where one guy was servicing 40 people looking for good yo eat

Paul D.

September 3, 2022

The staff were incredibly kind! They were patient and supportive. Since we speak neither Albanian or Greek, they passed on information during the transfers so the bus drivers kept an eye out for us. I was really pleased! The buses were find, nothing special. The WIFI didn't work, but the kind staff team made up for it all.

Bobbi Dawn V.

October 30, 2021

GR bus companies: GoOpti, Alpar Turizm, Ido Tours, Adis Travel & Tours, Kabashi Tours, Albani Tours, Arbeni Tours

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Where are the popular stops in Tirana and Thessaloniki?

Stops in Tirana

A - Tirana Airport

B - Terminali Nderkombetar i Autobusave

C - Rruge Devijimi

D - Rruga Karl Gega

E - Tirana

Stops in Thessaloniki

A - Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ

B - Monastiriou

C - Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı

D - Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı

E - Michail Kalou 16

F - Selanik (Yunanistan)

Frequently asked questions for your trip Tirana - Thessaloniki

How do I get from Tirana to Thessaloniki without a car?
How long is the bus trip from Tirana to Thessaloniki?
How far is Tirana from Thessaloniki?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tirana to Thessaloniki?
What is the cheapest way to travel from Tirana to Thessaloniki?
How much does a bus ticket from Tirana to Thessaloniki cost?
What are the best sights and things to do in Thessaloniki?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/26

$45

04/27

$47

Today

$45

04/29

$45

04/30

$44

05/01

$46

05/02

$43

05/03

$47

The cheapest trip from Tirana to Thessaloniki was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $43

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tirana to Thessaloniki, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $43 to $47 for a bus ticket from Tirana to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-05-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Tirana to Thessaloniki.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Tirana to Thessaloniki, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tirana to Thessaloniki.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Tirana to Thessaloniki, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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