Driving from Pátra to Durrës
Durrës lies 394 km (245 mi) north-west of Pátra, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h without stops, over roughly 480 km (298 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Pátra | Durrës | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Albania |
| Population | 168,034 | 195,920 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
Clocks in Durrës are 1 h behind Pátra right now, so a 6 h journey lands only 5 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Durrës
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 car hire from Pátra to Durrës
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Staying in Durrës
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Common questions
How far is Durrës from Pátra?
394 km (245 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Pátra; by road roughly 480 km (298 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pátra to Durrës by car?
About 6 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pátra and Durrës?
Durrës is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Tirane against Europe/Athens).
What currency do I need in Durrës?
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 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.