Durrës to İzmir by train
İzmir lies 731 km (454 mi) south-east of Durrës, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h at the speeds typical of Albania and Turkey rail, over roughly 892 km (554 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Durrës | İzmir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Turkey |
| Population | 195,920 | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Durrës Railway station | Asarlık railway station, Koyundere railway station |
Clocks in İzmir are 1 h ahead of Durrës right now, so a 8 h journey lands 9 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in İzmir
Crossing from Albania into Turkey: money changes from the Lek to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book trains from Durrës to İzmir
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Staying in İzmir
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Izmir. Of the 108 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (53), and 9 are five-star. Across 124 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 68,037 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is İzmir from Durrës?
731 km (454 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Durrës; by road roughly 892 km (554 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durrës to İzmir by train?
About 8 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durrës and İzmir?
İzmir is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Tirane).
What currency do I need in İzmir?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in İzmir?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Izmir, 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.