Day trip from Thessaloníki to Vlorë
Vlorë lies 292 km (182 mi) west of Thessaloníki, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 292 km (182 mi) apart, Vlorë is a realistic day trip from Thessaloníki: about 4 h 45 min each way by road.
| Thessaloníki | Vlorë | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Albania |
| Population | 317,778 | 115,261 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
Clocks in Vlorë are 1 h behind Thessaloníki right now, so a 4 h 45 min journey lands only 3 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vlorë
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 tours and tickets in Vlorë
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Staying in Vlorë
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Common questions
How far is Vlorë from Thessaloníki?
292 km (182 mi) in a straight line, west of Thessaloníki; by road roughly 356 km (221 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thessaloníki to Vlorë by road?
About 4 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thessaloníki and Vlorë?
Vlorë is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Tirane against Europe/Athens).
What currency do I need in Vlorë?
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.