Tirana to Belgrade by train
Belgrade lies 390 km (242 mi) north of Tirana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 36 min at the speeds typical of Albania and Serbia rail, over roughly 476 km (296 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tirana | Belgrade | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Serbia |
| Population | 418,495 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) |
| Stations on record | Kashar Railway Station | Belgrade Main railway station, Belgrade Centre railway station, New Belgrade railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Belgrade
Crossing from Albania into Serbia: money changes from the Lek to the Dinar (RSD); the dialling code becomes +381; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Where to book trains from Tirana to Belgrade
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Staying in Belgrade
Our booking partner lists 3,098+ places to stay in Belgrade (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 822 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (676), and 9 are five-star. Across 576 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 373,238 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Belgrade from Tirana?
390 km (242 mi) in a straight line, north of Tirana; by road roughly 476 km (296 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tirana to Belgrade by train?
About 5 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tirana and Belgrade?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Belgrade?
The Dinar (RSD).
Where can I stay in Belgrade?
Our booking partner lists 3,098+ places to stay in Belgrade, 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.