Bursa to Durrës by bus
Durrës lies 818 km (508 mi) west of Bursa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 56 min including stops, over roughly 998 km (620 mi) of road.
| Bursa | Durrës | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Albania |
| Population | 3.1 million | 195,920 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
Clocks in Durrës are 1 h behind Bursa right now, so a 14 h 56 min journey lands only 13 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Durrës
Crossing from Turkey into Albania: money changes from the Lira 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.
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Staying in Durrës
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Common questions
How far is Durrës from Bursa?
818 km (508 mi) in a straight line, west of Bursa; by road roughly 998 km (620 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Durrës by bus?
About 14 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bursa and Durrës?
Durrës is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Tirane against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Durrës?
The Lek (ALL).
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.