Driving from Elbasan to Tirana
Tirana lies 33 km (20 mi) north-west of Elbasan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 30 min without stops, over roughly 40 km (25 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Elbasan | Tirana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Albania |
| Population | 100,903 | 418,495 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
Where to book car hire from Elbasan to Tirana
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Staying in Tirana
Our booking partner lists 2,927+ places to stay in Tirana (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 742 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (453), and 12 are five-star. Across 567 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 285,691 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tirana from Elbasan?
33 km (20 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Elbasan; by road roughly 40 km (25 mi).
How long does it take to get from Elbasan to Tirana by car?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Elbasan and Tirana?
No, both are on Europe/Tirane at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tirana?
Our booking partner lists 2,927+ places to stay in Tirana, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.