Bus from Tirana (Tiranë) to Gjirokastra (Gjirokastër)
13 buses a day (Monday; 13 on Sunday) go from Tirana to Gjirokastra. The first leaves at 05:00 and the last at 20:30. The trip takes about 4h 31m for 226 km.
Official eTransport timetable, fetched 28 October 2026. Buses can change: confirm at the terminal.
- Journey
- 4h 31m
- Buses (Mon)
- 13
- Fare
- Cash on board
- Distance
- 226 km
Timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Time | Operator | From | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | 09:31 | 4h 31m | TIRKA 2000 | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 06:45 | 11:16 | 4h 31m | TIRKA 2000 | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 08:00 | 12:31 | 4h 31m | TIRKA 2000 | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 09:00 | 13:31 | 4h 31m | TIRKA 2000 | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 10:00 | 14:31 | 4h 31m | TIRKA 2000 | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 11:00 | 15:31 | 4h 31m | ARGJIRO | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 12:00 | 16:31 | 4h 31m | ARGJIRO | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 13:00 | 17:31 | 4h 31m | ARGJIRO | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 14:30 | 19:01 | 4h 31m | ARGJIRO | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 15:30 | 20:01 | 4h 31m | TIRKA 2000 | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 17:00 | 21:31 | 4h 31m | ARGJIRO | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 18:30 | 23:01 | 4h 31m | ARGJIRO | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 20:30 | 01:01 | 4h 31m | ARGJIRO | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
Where the bus leaves from
- Tiranë Veri-JugRruga Kastriotët Kthesa e KamzësDirections
Operators: ARGJIRO, TIRKA 2000.
Common questions
How long is the bus from Tirana to Gjirokastra?
About 4h 31m (fastest 4h 31m), 226 km, according to the official eTransport timetable.
How much is the bus from Tirana to Gjirokastra?
Fares are paid in cash on board; ask the driver or the terminal. The official timetable doesn't list fares.
What time is the first and last bus from Tirana to Gjirokastra?
The first bus leaves at 05:00 and the last at 20:30 (timetable fetched 28 October 2026). Not every departure runs every day: see the table.
How many buses a day go from Tirana to Gjirokastra?
13 on a Monday and 13 on a Sunday.
Where does the bus to Gjirokastra leave from in Tirana?
Tiranë Veri-Jug, Rruga Kastriotët Kthesa e Kamzës.
More buses from Tirana
- Tirana → Durres
- Tirana → Elbasan
- Tirana → Shkodra
- Tirana → Vlora
- Tirana → Fushe Krujë
- Tirana → Fier
- Tirana → Sukth
- Tirana → Laç
- Tirana → Berat
- Tirana → Lushnja
- Tirana → Bajram Curri
- Tirana → Saranda
Source: the official national timetable on eTransport.al (DPSHTRR), fetched 28 October 2026. LoveAlbania isn't the operator; times can change without notice.