Day trip from Elbasan to Durrës
Durrës lies 58 km (36 mi) north-west of Elbasan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 58 km (36 mi) apart, Durrës is a realistic day trip from Elbasan: about 56 min each way by road.
| Elbasan | Durrës | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Albania |
| Population | 100,903 | 195,920 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
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Common questions
How far is Durrës from Elbasan?
58 km (36 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Elbasan; by road roughly 70 km (44 mi).
How long does it take to get from Elbasan to Durrës by road?
About 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Elbasan and Durrës?
No, both are on Europe/Tirane at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.