Durrës to Kyiv by bus
Kyiv lies 1,326 km (824 mi) north-east of Durrës, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 1,617 km (1,005 mi) of road.
| Durrës | Kyiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Ukraine |
| Population | 195,920 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
Clocks in Kyiv are 1 h ahead of Durrës right now, so a 24 h 2 min journey lands 25 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kyiv
Crossing from Albania into Ukraine: money changes from the Lek to the Hryvnia (UAH); the dialling code becomes +380; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book buses from Durrës to Kyiv
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Staying in Kyiv
Our booking partner lists 1,601+ places to stay in Kyiv (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 683 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (371), and 11 are five-star. Across 368 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 212,827 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kyiv from Durrës?
1,326 km (824 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Durrës; by road roughly 1,617 km (1,005 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durrës to Kyiv by bus?
About 24 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durrës and Kyiv?
Kyiv is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Kyiv against Europe/Tirane).
What currency do I need in Kyiv?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
Where can I stay in Kyiv?
Our booking partner lists 1,601+ places to stay in Kyiv, 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.