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Bus from Skopje to Tirana: Journey Information
There are 50 intercity buses per day from Skopje to Tirana. Traveling by bus from Skopje to Tirana usually takes around 6 hours and 21 minutes, but the fastest GoOpti bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 95 mi (153 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $50.71 |
| Trips per day | 50 |
| Most frequent service | GoOpti |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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Skopje to Tirana Bus Schedule
There are several bus options that can take you from Skopje to Tirana:
See more detailsHow much is a bus ticket from Skopje to Tirana?
Bus tickets for a trip from Skopje to Tirana cost $133.20 on average. Any tickets cheaper than $133.20 are a good deal. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Skopje to Tirana by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Skopje to Tirana in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $172 to $201. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on September 2, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Tirana this week, bus tickets are available starting at $172.
Average bus ticket prices from Skopje to Tirana by month
Taking the bus from Skopje to Tirana is usually cheapest in September, when the average ticket price is only $126. If you're planning to take the bus from Skopje to Tirana during February, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of $194. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 8 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $71.80 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Skopje to Tirana?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Skopje to Tirana. GoOpti connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoOpti | 50 | 6h 21m | $188.82 |
GoOpti is a bus company based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, that specializes in airport transfers to and from cities with limited or no public transportation. It has expanded its services to several countries in central Europe, including Croatia, Italy, Germany, Hungary, and Austria, providing convenient airport transportation options for passengers in these regions.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Skopje to Tirana
There are 50 scheduled buses that travel from Skopje to Tirana every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Skopje to Tirana without transferring.
Trips per day
50
Direct trips
50
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 21 minutes to cover the 95 miles from Skopje to Tirana. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
95
Distance (km)
153
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:45pm. To see the times for all buses from Skopje to Tirana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest bus
12:00am
Latest bus
11:45pm
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Tirana, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
Most crowded
Wednesday
Least crowded
Sunday
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Skopje?
Main departure station: Nikola Karev 20
Most buses depart from the main station in Skopje.
All bus stations in Skopje:
- Nikola Karev 20
Where does the bus arrive in Tirana?
Main arrival station: Albania - Tirana Airport P1
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Tirana.
All bus stations in Tirana:
- Albania - Tirana Airport P1
- Mother Teresa Square
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