Pátra to Vlorë by bus
Vlorë lies 314 km (195 mi) north-west of Pátra, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 53 min including stops, over roughly 383 km (238 mi) of road.
| Pátra | Vlorë | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Albania |
| Population | 168,034 | 115,261 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
Clocks in Vlorë are 1 h behind Pátra right now, so a 5 h 53 min journey lands only 4 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vlorë
Crossing from Greece into Albania: money changes from the Euro 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 Pátra to Vlorë
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Staying in Vlorë
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Common questions
How far is Vlorë from Pátra?
314 km (195 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Pátra; by road roughly 383 km (238 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pátra to Vlorë by bus?
About 5 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pátra and Vlorë?
Vlorë is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Tirane against Europe/Athens).
What currency do I need in Vlorë?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.