Bucharest to Tirana by bus
Tirana lies 618 km (384 mi) south-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 20 min including stops, over roughly 753 km (468 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Tirana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Albania |
| Population | 1.9 million | 418,495 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
Clocks in Tirana are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 11 h 20 min journey lands only 10 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tirana
Crossing from Romania into Albania: money changes from the Leu to the Lek (ALL); the dialling code becomes +355; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648800.
Where to book buses from Bucharest to Tirana
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Staying in Tirana
Our booking partner lists 2,927+ places to stay in Tirana (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 742 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (453), and 12 are five-star. Across 567 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 285,691 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tirana from Bucharest?
618 km (384 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 753 km (468 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Tirana by bus?
About 11 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Tirana?
Tirana is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Tirane against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Tirana?
The Lek (ALL).
Where can I stay in Tirana?
Our booking partner lists 2,927+ places to stay in Tirana, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.