Elbasan to Pátra by bus
Pátra lies 349 km (217 mi) south-east of Elbasan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 425 km (264 mi) of road.
| Elbasan | Pátra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Greece |
| Population | 100,903 | 168,034 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
Clocks in Pátra are 1 h ahead of Elbasan right now, so a 6 h 30 min journey lands 7 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pátra
Crossing from Albania into Greece: money changes from the Lek to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Elbasan to Pátra
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Staying in Pátra
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Common questions
How far is Pátra from Elbasan?
349 km (217 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Elbasan; by road roughly 425 km (264 mi).
How long does it take to get from Elbasan to Pátra by bus?
About 6 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Elbasan and Pátra?
Pátra is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Athens against Europe/Tirane).
What currency do I need in Pátra?
The Euro (EUR).
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.