Athens to Gjirokastër Bus

Q: What is the distance between Athens and Gjirokastër?

The distance between these two places is a total of 502 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Athens and Gjirokastër?

The average travel time between the stations is 07:30 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Athens to Gjirokastër?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €40. Some routes also offer various discounts, so you can click on a route in the search results and all discounts will be visible there.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Athens to Gjirokastër?

The average number of daily departures is 3. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Athens to Gjirokastër?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Athens to Gjirokastër?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Athens to Gjirokastër Gjirokastër to Athens

Between Athens, Greece and Gjirokastër, Albania we found up to 3 bus departures, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departure from Athens is at 08:00 arriving to Gjirokastër at 16:00 the same day. While the latest bus departure is at 19:00 and arrives at 02:30 the following day. The price for the cheapest one way adult ticket is €40.

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Athens to Gjirokastër:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

08:00 Athens, Top Lines

8h 0min

DIRECT

16:00 Gjirokastër

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from 40 HRK

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18:30 Athens, Top Lines

7h 0min

DIRECT

01:30 Gjirokastër

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from 40 HRK

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19:00 Athens, Top Lines

7h 30min

DIRECT

02:30 Gjirokastër

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from 40 HRK

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Traveling by bus from Athens to Gjirokastër

The shortest travel distance between Athens and Gjirokastër is 502 km. The fastest bus which departs at 18:30 has a travel time of 07:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet and seat belts.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Gjirokastër earlier, there are 2 night buses from Athens to Gjirokastër. The overnight buses depart between 18:30 and 19:00 and arrive between 01:30 and 02:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Gjirokastër:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

18:30 Athens, Top Lines

7h 0min

DIRECT

01:30 Gjirokastër

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 40 HRK

Best offer on 01. Nov

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19:00 Athens, Top Lines

7h 30min

DIRECT

02:30 Gjirokastër

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 40 HRK

Best offer on 01. Nov

pick a date

Bus companies

Top Lines is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

Top Lines

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Athens or Gjirokastër, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Athens

You can see information about the departure station and stops Athens here

Gjirokastër

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Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €40 (One-Way) or €80 (Return).

Trip reviews from Athens to Gjirokastër

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