Skopje to Tirana by train
Tirana lies 153 km (95 mi) south-west of Skopje, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 12 min at the speeds typical of North Macedonia and Albania rail, over roughly 187 km (116 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Skopje | Tirana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Macedonia | Albania |
| Population | 474,889 | 418,495 |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Skopje) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
| Stations on record | Skopje Train Station, Skopje Railway Station, Skopje Sever railway station | Kashar Railway Station |
What changes when you arrive in Tirana
Crossing from North Macedonia into Albania: money changes from the Denar 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 trains from Skopje 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 Skopje?
153 km (95 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Skopje; by road roughly 187 km (116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Skopje to Tirana by train?
About 2 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Skopje and Tirana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tirana?
The Lek (ALL).
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
- 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.